| FitzHarris Castle | |
|---|---|
| Oxfordshire, England | |
 Plan of the castle | |
  FitzHarris Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°40′29″N 1°17′00″W / 51.6746°N 1.2833°W / 51.6746; -1.2833 |
| Grid reference | grid reference SU496975 |
| Type | Motte |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Local authority |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Earthworks |
| Site history | |
| Built | between 1071 and 1084 (between 1071 and 1084) |
| Built by | Owen |
| In use | 1084 - c. 1247 |
| Fate | Demolished |
FitzHarris Castle was a medieval castle located near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England.
History
FitzHarris Castle was built near Abingdon between 1071 and 1084 in the aftermath of the Norman invasion of England by a probable Norman knight called Owen. The castle formed a motte, 78 ft by 68 ft across, protected by a stream that flowed around the motte to produce a moat. In due course the castle was supplemented by the nearby manor house called FitzHarry's, but a keep remained on the motte as late as 1247, probably for defensive purposes.
The castle is now owned by the local authority but is considered by English Heritage to be at risk from erosion due to visitor numbers. The site is a scheduled monument.
See also
References
- Preston, p.168.
- Preston, p.167.
- Preston, pp.168–9.
- Heritage At Risk Register 2010, English Heritage, p.63, accessed 11 June 2011.
Bibliography
- Preston, A. E. (1934) "A Moated Mound at Abingdon, Berks," The Berkshire Archaeological Journal 38, pp. 167–170.
51°40′27″N 1°17′03″W / 51.6741°N 1.2841°W / 51.6741; -1.2841
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