Old Sarum Castle
Salisbury, EnglandEngland
Motte-and-bailey castle in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Key Information
Construction
11–13th century
Castle Type
Motte and bailey
Current Status
Fragmentary remains
Historical Overview
Old Sarum Castle, formerly known as Seresberi Castle, is an 11th century motte-and-bailey castle built in Old Sarum, Wiltshire. It was originally built in timber and it was eventually built in stone, of which the ruins can be seen today. Only the mound and foundations of the castle survive today. The castle is owned by the English Heritage and it is open to the public, along with the rest of Old Sarum.
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