Goodrich Castle is a Norman earth and timber ringwork fortress, founded by Godric of Mappestone. In the 12th century, Gilbert fitz Gilbert de Clare founded the stone castle, when adding a square three storey Norman keep. In the 13th century, the keep was encased by a curtain wall, which is flanked by an asymmetrical twin-towered gatehouse and three massive cylindrical angle towers, all with spur buttresses. The castles approach, is defended by a substantial 14th century D-shaped barbican, an impressive rock-cut ditch and a small concentric outer bailey, with the foundations of the stables and a lower curtain wall, flanked by two angle turrets. 5 miles north is Wilton Castle