Hailes Castle, Gloucestershire Explained

Hailes Castle was a castle in the village of Hailes in Gloucestershire, England.

The castle was built around the 11th or early 12th century near the church in the village.[1] The castle was moated, although this has since been filled in.[1] The castle was strengthened by Ralph of Worcester at the start of the difficult years of the Anarchy, with Hailes Castle playing a role in the conflict between 1139 and 1145.[2] The castle was probably demolished in the 1240s to make way for the construction of Hailes Abbey.[1]

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51.9697°N -1.9264°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=328152&sort=4&search=all&criteria=Hailes%20Castle,%20Stanway&rational=q&recordsperpage=10 National Monuments Website
  2. Walker, p.15; National Monuments Website, accessed 19 December 2010.