Wigmore Castle, Wigmore, Herefordshire: Report on Geophysical Survey, February 2024
Author(s): Andy Payne, Megan Clements
An earth resistance survey (0.15ha) was conducted within the lower inner bailey at Wigmore Castle, Wigmore, Herefordshire, to identify any significant sub-surface remains of the castle. The survey was requested by the English Heritage Trust to inform the reinstatement of visitor footpath routes to the upper shell keep that had fallen into disrepair since the site was taken into guardianship in the 1990s. Unfavourable site conditions only allowed partial coverage over the intended target areas, but the survey has suggested the presence of masonry building remains, a possible road corridor in the lower part of the inner bailey, and evidence for the survival of parts of the “Great Hall” on a raised platform adjacent to the base of the castle motte. The steep slopes of the motte were excluded for safety reasons due to the unfavourable topography and dense tree and vegetation cover.
- Report Number:
- 24/2024
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 7
- Keywords:
- Earth Resistance Geophysical Survey Medieval Castle
