Castles · South East England
Rotherfield Greys Castle
Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curt
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curtain wall survives, of which is associated with Greys Court, a Tudor country house. The castle is owned by the National Trust.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curtain wall survives, of which is associated with Greys Court, a Tudor country house. The castle is owned by the National Trust.
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Background
History
The earliest mention of a manor at Rotherfield Greys, then known as Retherfield, was in 1283 during the reign of King Edward I. The current castle at Rotherfield Greys, which was probably not built for defensive purposes, replaced this manor and it was built circa 1347 after being crenelated by Johannes de Grey de Retherfeld on 10 December 1346. The east front, which was destroyed during the English Civil War, was extended around 1600 by William Knollys and the castle was slighted during the English Civil War; it has been in ruins since . It is a Grade I listed building, along with the rest of Greys Court. Of the surviving ruins, one tower is set obliquely at the north angle, the other…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5453, -0.9542
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Rotherfield Greys
- Postcode
- RG9 4PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Phone
- +44 1491628529
Sources
- wikipedia: Rotherfield Greys Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotherfield Greys Castle?
- Rotherfield Greys Castle is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 4PG), in the parish of Rotherfield Greys.
- Does Rotherfield Greys Castle charge admission?
- Rotherfield Greys Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rotherfield Greys Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 4PG. It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency.