Renhold Castle Explained

Renhold Castle
Location:Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
Map Type:Bedfordshire
Map Size:200
Type:Ringwork
Coordinates:52.1488°N -0.3837°W
Condition:Earthworks

Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm,[1] was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England.

Renhold Castle was a timber motte-and-bailey castle, encased by a moat. It was located 4 miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile south of Great Barford Castle. Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.

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  1. Web site: Renhold Ring. The Gatehouse Gazetteer. 23 August 2012.