Castles · South West England
Down End Castle
Down End Castle, also known as Downend Castle, Chisley Mount or Chidley Mount, was a motte-and-bailey castle at Down End, north of Dunball in the parish of Puriton, Somerset, England. It has been des
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Down End Castle, also known as Downend Castle, Chisley Mount or Chidley Mount, was a motte-and-bailey castle at Down End, north of Dunball in the parish of Puriton, Somerset, England. It has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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Down End Castle, also known as Downend Castle, Chisley Mount or Chidley Mount, was a motte-and-bailey castle at Down End, north of Dunball in the parish of Puriton, Somerset, England. It has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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Background
History
Down End Castle was built at Down End, north of Dunball in Somerset, England. The castle has a motte and bailey design, with the two baileys lying to the north of the motte; the inner bailey has one bank and the outer one a double bank. The mound measures 30 m across the top, and may have exploited an existing Viking site. The castle was once fed water by a natural spring at the base of the motte. Recent academic work has suggested that the castle was built around 1100, after the surrounding region of Somerset had become stable in the years following the Norman invasion of England and the subsequent Anglo-Saxon rebellion against Norman rule. The location Down End was strategically well…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1674, -2.9921
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Puriton
- Postcode
- TA6 4TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
Sources
- wikipedia: Down End Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down End Castle?
- Down End Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 4TW), in the parish of Puriton.
- Does Down End Castle charge admission?
- Down End Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Down End Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 4TW. It sits within the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency.