Old Sarum Castle

Salisbury, England
England

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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