Deddington Castle

Lovely site of an old motte and bailey castle. Beautiful spot to walk the dogs on a sunny day. Nice cafes and pubs in deddington nearbg

No buildings left but it's the history of the site that matters. Use the imagination and picture it in your mind!

My Mum and Dad use to live in the village and I was revisiting. The castle walk is a short route but very beautiful views set in such a pretty village.

A peaceful haven away from the throbbing thunderous sound of traffic on a nearby major road.

It's a great place for reflection, reading and recharging one's batteries.

Deddington Castle is an extensive earthwork in the village of Deddington, Oxfordshire, all that remains of an eleventh century motte-and-bailey castle, with only the earth ramparts and mound now visible. The castle was built on a wealthy former Anglo-Saxon estate by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror. It was strengthened in the 12th century, with some stone defences added, but from the 13th century onwards it fell into disrepair, and the stone buildings were eventually dismantled and sold.

The castle played a minor part in the English Civil War, but after Deddington's strategic importance waned, the site lay vacant for many decades, used only for grazing and forestry. In the 19th century the site was used for recreation and sports, until it was sold to the parish council in 1947. It now serves as a park and nature walk. The site is protected under UK law as a scheduled monument.

The site of old deddington castle

Lovely area for a short walk and a bit of history. Lots of friendly dog walkers.

Very peaceful, great place to walk. I go there often with my dogs

Perfect dog walking place. Historically interesting too

Lovely for a walk. 3 different walks so something for everyone

Lovely village.

Lovely place to walk the dog.

Excellent open space. Sense of history too

Great place for walking doggies

Nothing much to see now but nice for a walk

Lovely, peaceful area.

Loved it

Cracking earthworks.