Motte and Bailey earthworks at Aldford Castle
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The photograph on this page of Motte and Bailey earthworks at Aldford Castle by Jeff Buck as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Jeff Buck Taken: 8 Apr 2011
Aldford Castle is situated to the north of the church. It was founded by Richard de Aldford as a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century. Some fragments of the stonework around the bailey and significant earthworks survive. It overlooked a ford across the River Dee.
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