Castles · West Midlands
Banbury Castle
Banbury Castle — archaeological site in Banbury, Cherwell, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Banbury Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Banbury, Cherwell, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0624°, -1.3333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Banbury Castle was a medieval castle that stood near the centre of the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire. Historian John Kenyon notes that the castle is "remarkable for its early concentric shape".
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Background
History
Banbury Castle was built in 1135 by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, in a motte and bailey design. The castle was later confiscated from Alexander by King Stephen in 1139, but was returned to the bishop later that year and mostly remained in the hands of later bishops until 1547. The castle was subsequently completely rebuilt; earlier historians had concluded that the rebuilding occurred in the late 13th century, but archaeological excavations in the 1970s demonstrated that the work occurred between 1225–50. The new castle had a concentric pentagonal plan, with thick, embanked walls. The castle had a gatehouse, although later damage means that its design remains uncertain. Shortly after this…
Visiting
Nothing can now be seen of Banbury Castle, whose location is marked by Castle Street. The site was excavated in 1973–74.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0624, -1.3333
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Banbury
- Postcode
- OX16 5PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Phone
- +44 1295 272917
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 0.4 km
- Official site
- tooleysboatyard.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4854007 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Banbury Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banbury Castle?
- Banbury Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX16 5PY), in the parish of Banbury.
- Does Banbury Castle charge admission?
- Banbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Banbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX16 5PY.