Christchurch Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle in Christchurch, Dorset, England (grid reference SZ160927). The earliest stonework has been dated to 1160 (864 years ago) (1160). The castle's site is inside the old Saxon burh dominating the River Avon's lowest crossing.
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- The two remaining walls of the castle's keep. Christchurch Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle in Christchurch, Dorset, England (grid reference SZ160927).
- The iconic old Christchurch Castle is near the old church and Norman house by the Mill Stream so you can visit all these at one go.
- On our visit to Christchurch, we parked in the Priory Car Park which we found to be central to The Red Museum, the Castle ruins, the Priory church...
- The mound-top keep or great tower here was part of a large Norman castle that once dominated the town of Christchurch in Dorset.
- However, a Royalist force attempted to take Christchurch in 1645, forcing the Parliamentarians to retreat to the safety of the castle.
- Close to Bournemouth town are the picturesque ruins of Christchurch castle.
- History Christchurch Castle was built as a Norman motte and bailey castle around 1100 by Richard de Redvers, cousin of Henry I...
- Managed by English Heritage are the remains of Christchurch Castle, a Norman fort that dates back to the 11th century and dominates the River Avon's lower...
- The Grade I listed Christchurch Castle is of Norman origin and was originally of a motte and bailey construction.
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