Pulford Castle

Motte-and-bailey castle in Pulford, Cheshire West and Chester From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pulford Castle

Pulford Castle is in the village of Pulford, Cheshire, England, immediately south of St Mary's Church (grid reference SJ375586). It is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1][2]

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Pulford Castle
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TypeMotte-and-bailey castle
LocationPulford, Cheshire West and Chester
Coordinates53.12178°N 2.93493°W / 53.12178; -2.93493
Official namePulford motte and bailey castle
Designated29 December 1952
Reference no.1012078
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Location of Pulford Castle in Cheshire
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History

The castle is a small motte and bailey guarding the crossing of Pulford Brook, which forms the border between England and Wales, and adjacent to the WrexhamChester road.[3] It was founded in the 12th century by Robert de Pulford. Only the earthworks remain. In 1313, a jury of the Chester county court found that the lord of Little Caldy (Wirral) held that manor by the service of 'palisading' (i.e. repairing the wooden defences) of Robert de Pulford's castle at Pulford. [4]

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