Aldford Castle is an impressive 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Richard de Aldford. The large motte is encased by a wide wet ditch and stands within the remaining wide ramparts and wet ditches of a triangular bailey. Excavations on the flat-top motte, found the foundations of a shell keep and a D-shaped tower. 3 miles west is Pulford Castle and 9 miles east is Beeston Castle.