Rockingham Castle

United Kingdom / England / Corby /
 fortification, motte-and-bailey castle, gatehouse
This 11th century earthwork motte and bailey stronghold was constructed in the Norman layout of two baileys and the motte in-between. Established by King William I, it was a Royal fortress for nearly 500 years. In the 11th century, King William II had erected a stone castle, adding a shell keep and a curtain wall. Near to this is an impressive Edwardian gatehouse built in 1270. After 1485, the castle fell into neglect and was subsequently transformed into a Tudor house. Parts of the fortress were slighted during the Civil War in 1646. Open to the public.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockingham_Castle
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Coordinates:   52°30'45"N   -0°43'27"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago