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ST 685-990 Gloucestershire England
Berkeley
Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by William
fitz Osborn. In the 12th century, Robert fitz Hardinge founded the stone castle
and completely encased the motte in a shell keep, flanked by half-round towers.
Built in the Norman layout of two baileys with the motte in-between, the outer
bailey has been reduced to its foundations. Visit pending. 7 miles south-west
is Thornbury Castle.
Berkeley Castle is located in the town centre, off Canonbury Street. 16 miles south-west of Gloucester, on the A38.
The site is owned by the Berkeley family and is open, Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holidays April to October, Sunday to Thursday during School Holidays 11:00-5:30pm, check website for dates.
There is a car park.
and a castle map
of the area 