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Dodleston Castle
SJ 361-609 Cheshire England

Dodleston Castle Dodleston Castle is a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Osberne fitz Tezzon. The base of the flat-topped motte is encased by a ditch, with a counterscarp bank, while a wide wet ditch, gives defence to the large square bailey. The dense cover of trees, make the site best viewed in winter. 2 miles south-east is Pulford Castle and 4 miles north-east is Chester Castle.


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Dodleston Castle is located in the village centre, off Church Croft. 4 miles south-west of Chester, on the A483.

The site is visible from the church.

Car parking is by the church.


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