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Dodleston
Castle
SJ 361-609 Cheshire England
SJ 361-609 Cheshire England
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.
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.
Click for a castle picture or a castle map of the area
