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Hobs
Moat
SP 146-826 West Midlands England
SP 146-826 West Midlands England
Hobs
Moat is a 12th century fortified manor house, founded by William de Odingsells.
The large rectangular earthwork platform, is powerfully encased by a rampart,
a wide ditch and a counterscarp bank. Excavations of this fine example of a medieval
moated homestead, revealed 13th century occupation. 8 miles west is Weoley
Castle and 8 miles south-east is Baddesley Clinton
Hall.
Hobs Moat is located in Olton, off Hobs Moat Road. 7 miles south-east of Birmingham, on the A45-B425.
The site is owned by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click
here for moat pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area