Ashton Keynes Castle
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Ashton Keynes Castle
Image: © Martin Elliott Taken: 18 Sep 2011
Ashton Keynes Castle is a large 12th century earth ringwork and bailey fortress, founded by the Keynes family. Occupied until the 13th century, the low platform is encased by a wide ditch and supports the remains of a rampart that contains a drystone wall. To the west, is a square inner bailey and the south an outer bailey, both are outlined by low mounds, ramparts and ditches that were once wet. http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/163/akeynescastle.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
51.649094
Longitude
-1.93101