Dodleston Castle in Cheshire was founded in the Middle Ages as a ringwork castle before being developed into a motte-and-bailey.[1]: 42 It was first mentioned in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of Dodleston was held by the Boydel family.[1]: 27 The site has been protected as a scheduled monument since 1952.[2] The earthworks were surveyed in 1964, 1986, and 1995 – the third survey was the most detailed and was carried out by University College Chester.[1]: 36
| Dodleston Castle | |
|---|---|
 Earthworks and moat remains, from adjacent churchyard | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | |
| Town or city | Dodleston, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°08′28″N 2°57′22″W / 53.1410°N 2.9562°W |
| Official name | Dodleston motte and bailey castle |
| Designated | 29 December 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1012419 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Swallow, Rachel (2014). "Palimpsest of border power: the archaeological survey of Dodleston Castle, Cheshire". Cheshire History. 54.
- ^ Historic England. "Dodleston motte and bailey castle (1012419)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 December 2021.