Renhold Castle

Renhold Castle

Renhold Castle was a Medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England (gbmapping|TL10695129).

Renhold Castle was a timber motte-and-bailey castle, encased by a moat. It was located 4 miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile south of Great Barford Castle. Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.

References

* [http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/153/renholdcastle.htm Castle U.K.]
* [http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/49.html The Gatehouse]


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