Risinghoe Castle is a 12th century earthwork motte, possibly founded by Hugh de Beauchamp. There are references of a bailey but after the extensive Victorian clay extraction on the site, its position has been lost. The castle is mentioned as old in the late 12th century, when it was probably obtained by Wardon Abbey but much of its history remains obscure. With the dense cover of trees the motte, which is said to have the look of a barrow, is best viewed in winter. 3 miles west is Bedford Castle and a mile east is Renhold Ring.