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Bedfordshire Castles
Bedfordshire is not blessed with an abundance of castles. Many of those that survive are little more than mounds covered with turf and softened by the passage of centuries. Some, like Bedford Castle, live on as much in the names of surrounding streets as in blocks of stone that we can view today.
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Bedford Castle
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Bedford Castle, little more than an unrecognizable mound today, was first built as a motte in the 11th century, and later a shell keep was added, to be followed by a round tower with curtain walls. The castle acted as an important administrative centre, and several Sherrifs of Buckinghamshire - yes, Bucks, not Beds - used it as their official seat.
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: off the High Street
Website: Bedford Castle
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OS Grid TL052 497
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Cainhoe Castle
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The remains of a late 11th or early 12th century motte and bailey castle with three baileys! As far as we know the castle was occupied until the Black Death, which seems to have decimated the population of the castle and nearby village of Cainhoe.
Clophill,
Bedfordshire,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: off the A507, accessible by footpath from the village of Clophill, 7 miles SE of Bedford
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OS Grid TL098374
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| Odell Castle
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What little remains of the castle at Odell stands beside the church on high ground above the village green. The castle was built by Walter Flandrensis, a Norman adherent of William the Conqueror.
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High Street,
Odell,
Bedfordshire,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: in the centre of Odell, 7 miles NW of Bedford, between the A6 and the A509
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OS Grid SP966 579
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| Toddington Castle
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The castle stands on a mound beside Toddington church - in fact little remains but the mound. Apparently, local legends tell that a witch is imprisoned within the castle mound and that if you put your ear to the ground on Easter you can hear her cooking pancakes!
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Toddington,
Bedfordshire,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: at the north end of Toddington High Street, 8 miles NW of Luton, off the M1 and A5120
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OS Grid TL011 289
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| Yielden Castle
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Like many of Bedfordshire's castles, Yielden is little more than a mound with a history. The 12th century motte and bailey castle has long disappeared, though traces of later medieval masonry additions can still be seen today.
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Yielden,
Bedfordshire,
England
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: off the High Street in Yielden, 10 miles N of Bedford off the A6
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OS Grid TL014 670
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| Luton (Hotel) |
Chiltern Hotel and 15 days parking
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| Luton (Hotel) |
Express by Holiday Inn Luton Airport
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