Bishopton Castle; motte and bailey. (Bishopton)

Castle Hill is the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. The central mound is surrounded by a ditch and earth bank. There are more earth banks on each site of the site. To the south of the mound is a large enclosure surrounded by a ditch. Another enclosure, rectangular in shape stands to the north of the mound. The castle was probably built in 1143 during a war between Roger Conyer's, Lord of Bishopston and the Bishop of Durham. This is a Scheduled Ancient Monument protected by law.

Reference number: D335
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Legal status: Scheduled Ancient Monument

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Bishopton
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark).

Bishopton Castle © DCC 2006

Bishopton Castle © DCC 2004

Bishopton Castle © DCC 2007

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