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Odiham Castle is a Norman fortress constructed in the early 13th century, with its distinctive octagonal keep built by King John between 1207 and 1214. The castle features a striking eight-sided tower keep surrounded by the remains of defensive walls and a substantial moat, representing a sophisticated example of early medieval military architecture. Located in Hampshire near the River Wey, Odiham served as a significant royal stronghold during the medieval period, though it declined in importance following the 13th century. The site remains notable as one of England's few surviving examples of an octagonal keep, preserving important evidence of Angevin military engineering and royal castle-building programmes.
Odiham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008705. View the official record →
Odiham Castle is a Norman fortress constructed in the early 13th century, with its distinctive octagonal keep built by King John between 1207 and 1214. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008705.
Odiham Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008705.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Lodge Farm, North Warnborough (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 30m south of Burrough Close (3.5 km), Oliver's Battery: a motte and bailey castle at Old Basing (6 km).
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