Eastcotts Castle
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Eastcotts Castle was a medieval castle located in the parish of Eastcotts, at the edge of Exeter Wood, in the county of Bedfordshire, England.
| Eastcotts Castle | |
|---|---|
| Eastcotts, Bedfordshire, England | |
Exeter Wood near the site of Eastcotts Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Condition | Earthworks |
| Location | |
  Eastcotts Castle Shown within Bedfordshire | |
| Coordinates | 52.0855°N 0.3957°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference TL10024423 |
Eastcotts Castle is believed to have been constructed during the late 11th, or early 12th, centuries. It was a small motte castle, made of timber, located on the northern edge of the Bedfordshire Greensand Ridge. It was in a prime location, overlooking the village of Cardington, as well as the River Ouse.
Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument, located in Exeter Wood, 780m south east of Wood Farm.[1]