Shawell Castle
Introduction
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Shawell Castle
Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 20 Oct 2007
Shawell Castle is a damaged 12th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded during the Anarchy, in the reign of King Stephen. The low circular flat-topped motte, retains part of its surrounding wide ditch and some distance to the south, stands a small circular earthwork mound. This mound was part, of a series of defensive bailey earthworks, that are known to have existed. 2 miles south-east is Lilbourne Castle and 6 miles north is Gilmorton Castle. Source: CastleUK.net
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Image Location
Latitude
52.411109
Longitude
-1.206676