Castle Combe Castle

Castle Combe Castle

Castle Combe Castle stood to the north of the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England. (gbmapping|ST837777).

It was a medieval motte and bailey castle standing on a limestone spur. It was unusual in that it had a keep with at least four and possibly five baileys. Earthworks and some stonework remain.

References

* [http://www.archaeological-surveys.co.uk/ccombe.htm Castle Combe castle]
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, "The David & Charles Book of Castles", David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3


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