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Odiham Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress constructed in the early twelfth century, likely founded by Henry de Port in the 1130s. The castle comprises a substantial mound surmounted by a polygonal brick keep, one of the earliest examples of brick fortification in England, which was rebuilt in the late thirteenth century during the reign of Edward I. The site retains its defensive ditch and outer bailey earthworks, demonstrating the strategic importance of this frontier castle controlling access along the River Wey in north Hampshire. The keep, though ruined, remains a significant example of medieval military architecture and exemplifies the shift from timber to stone and brick construction in English castle-building.
Odiham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008705. View the official record →
Odiham Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress constructed in the early twelfth century, likely founded by Henry de Port in the 1130s. 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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