Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Photograph taken 17th Century © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: CC51/00370

This 17th century oblique view of the castle site shows the Norman motte or mound built in 1091 by forced Saxon labour. A wooden keep stood on this. The castle was used by the Normans to keep control of the town. Also visible are the remains of the Shire Hall, as well as St George's Tower and Castle Mill beyond.

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Oxfordshire Oxford

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Stuart (1603 - 1713)

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A Roman fort originally stood on this site. After the Norman Conquest it was given to William the Conqueror's half-brother. By the end of the 11th century he had constructed a full scale Norman castle using the Roman walls. It lay uninhabited from the 16th century. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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