Luton Castle Explained

Luton Castle
Location:Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Type:Castle
Coordinates:51.8753°N -0.4172°W
Condition:No visible remains

Luton Castle was a 12th-century castle in the town of Luton, in the county of Bedfordshire, England .

12th Century Castle

It was a timber motte-and-bailey structure built in 1139 and demolished in 1154 following a truce.[1]

13th Century Castle

Another castle on a different site was built in 1221 but was destroyed around 1224 or 1225. Earthworks and associated bailey survived but were removed.

An excavation was done in 2002, revealing a steep ditch.

The site is now home to Matalan, a discount store. Nothing visible remains of either castle.

Notes and References

  1. http://services.english-heritage.org.uk/ResearchReportsPdfs/069_2011WEB.pdf Plaiters' Lea Conservation Area, Luton - Historic Area Assessment