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Castle Carlton
The Manor of Carlton was held by Ansgot of Burwell following the Norman Conquest and subsequently by Ralph de la Haye. By 1157 Hugh Bardolf had acquired Carlton from Ralph de la Haye and the property was divided amongst the Bardolf family in the 13th century with Castle Carlton passing by marriage to John Meriet in 1275 and remaining in the Meriot family for another century.
The motte and double bailey castle is either an 11th century post-Conquest fortification raised by Ansgot or a 12th century castle by Ralph de la Haye, an active supporter of Stephen during The Anarchy.
The village of Castle Carlton was established in the mid 12th century about 350m NE of the castle.
Substantial earthworks of the castle remain, with a 40m diameter, 8m high motte surrounded by a complex of ditches and banks. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The motte and double bailey castle is either an 11th century post-Conquest fortification raised by Ansgot or a 12th century castle by Ralph de la Haye, an active supporter of Stephen during The Anarchy.
The village of Castle Carlton was established in the mid 12th century about 350m NE of the castle.
Substantial earthworks of the castle remain, with a 40m diameter, 8m high motte surrounded by a complex of ditches and banks. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Created: Fri, 25 Mar 2016, Updated: Fri, 25 Mar 2016
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