Peterborough Castle
Peterborough Castle was a medieval motte-and-bailey built by Abbot Thorold close to Peterborough Cathedral in the years after the Norman Conquest. The castle was later destroyed in the 12th century; today only the earthen motte survives within what is now the Dean's garden and is a scheduled monument.
Its prime
1090
Today
Partial ruin
As it stood in 1090
The shape it held in its prime.
A pronounced artificial earthwork mound 10–12 metres high with a rounded, conical silhouette and a flattened summit, set within the grassy enclosure of the Dean's garden immediately adjacent to the cathedral precinct. At prime the motte is encircled by a defensive ditch and an adjoining low, irregular bailey platform; timber defensive elements (palisade and small timber tower) occupy the summit and inner edge of the bailey. The surrounding area is lawn and informal garden paths leading toward the cathedral.
Its story
The story of Peterborough Castle.
Peterborough Castle — also known as Mount Thorold and Touthill — was a medieval motte and bailey raised by Abbot Thorold of Peterborough, a Norman appointed to his post by William the Conqueror, close to Peterborough Cathedral in the years after the Norman Conquest.
The castle was destroyed in the 12th century. Only the earthen motte survives, standing within what is now the Dean's garden, where it is protected as a scheduled monument.
Step inside
6 places to explore in 1090.
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