Castles · West Midlands
Allesley Castle
Allesley Castle — motte-and-bailey castle in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canley · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Allesley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "motte-and-bailey castle in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4176°, -1.5617°.
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Heritage listing
Allesley Castle is a former motte and bailey castle in Allesley, Coventry. The mound has never been excavated. All that remains of the castle is a large mound - the motte - and a defensive ditch approximately 45 metres (148 ft) in diameter. The ditch contains several concrete blocks which are thought to be bases for bridges over the motte. The site is a scheduled historical monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Allesley Castle is a former motte and bailey castle in Allesley, Coventry. The mound has never been excavated. All that remains of the castle is a large mound - the motte - and a defensive ditch approximately 45 metres (148 ft) in diameter. The ditch contains several concrete blocks which are thought to be bases for bridges over the motte. The site is a scheduled historical monument.
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Background
History
There is limited documentary evidence for the history of Allesley Castle. It may have been constructed in the 11th century or around 1140 during the Anarchy. An alternative view is that it was built in the 14th century by Lord Hastings, who also built a fortification at Fillongley, approximately seven miles away. It was later seized from the estate of Robert Fitch in 1588, and by around 1650, was likely in ruins. According to Historic England, the site has archaeological potential, with the possibility of revealing further information about the castle's construction and historical use.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4176, -1.5617
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV5 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry North West
- Nearest railway station
- Canley — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17640662 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Allesley Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Allesley Park, Bus Terminus - geograph.org.uk - 1706160.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allesley Castle?
- Allesley Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV5 9NW), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- Is Allesley Castle a listed building?
- Allesley Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Allesley Castle charge admission?
- Allesley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Allesley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Canley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV5 9NW.