Thurleigh Castle

Thurleigh Castle

Thurleigh Castle, also known as Bury Hills, was a Medieval castle in the civil parish of Thurleigh, in the county of Bedfordshire, England (gbmapping|TL052584).

Thurleigh Castle was a timber, motte-and-bailey, castle. Only earthworks survive today. The site is a Scheduled Monument, protected by law.

References

* [http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/59.html The Gatehouse]
* [http://www.britainexpress.com/counties/bedfordshire/castles/thurleigh.htm Britain Express]


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