Hampstead Norreys Castle
Norman castle in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, England
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Hampstead Norreys Castle was a Norman castle in the village of Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, England.
| Hampstead Norreys Castle | |
|---|---|
| Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, England | |
The motte of Hampstead Norreys Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Motte and bailey |
| Condition | Earthworks |
| Location | |
| Shown within Berkshire | |
  Hampstead Norreys Castle Location within Berkshire | |
| Coordinates | 51.4806°N 1.2398°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference SU528760 |
History
Hampstead Norreys Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle overlooking the village of Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, England.[1] The motte is 25 m wide, and 4.2 m high, made of chalk.[2] The contours of the top suggest that a timber tower or defensive structure was built on the motte.[1] The site was originally believed to be a tumulus, until later work confirmed its Norman origins.[3] Local historian David Ford suspects that the castle may have been constructed after the Norman conquest of England by Theodoric the Goldsmith.[4]
Today the castle is surrounded by woodland and is a scheduled monument.[2]
See also
Bibliography
- Grinsell, L.V. (1939) "Berkshire Barrows, Part IV," Berkshire Archaeological Journal 43, pp. 9–21.
- Grinsell, L.V. (1936) "An Analysis and List of Berkshire Barrows," Berkshire Archaeological Journal 40, pp. 20–58.