Remains of Caludon Castle, Wyken
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Remains of Caludon Castle, Wyken
Image: © John Brightley Taken: 12 Sep 2010
Caludon Castle is the only surviving castle ruin in Coventry. Apparently the name is derived from 'calle' (meaning mossy) and 'don' (meaning hill). The original moated castle is thought to have been built c.1279 on a site 100 yards south of this spot - this earlier moat still survives. In the 14th century a new moated castle was constructed by the Lords of Mowbray who were also Dukes of Norfolk. The surviving wall is the north wall of their Great Hall. The Berkeley family acquired the castle c1495. It fell into decay when the Berkeleys left in 1630. Later a farmhouse was built on the site but this was demolished in 1964. Today the site is a public park. Legend says that Caludon was also the birthplace of England's patron saint St George. (Information obtained from Friends of Caludon Castle Park at Heritage Open Days 2010 http://www.caludoncastlepark.org.uk/ )
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Image Location
Latitude
52.418164
Longitude
-1.451955