Pulford Castle is in the village of Pulford, Cheshire, England, immediately south of St Mary's Church (grid reference SJ375586). It is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1][2]

Pulford Castle
TypeMotte-and-bailey castle
LocationPulford, Cheshire West and Chester
Coordinates53°07′18″N 2°56′06″W / 53.12178°N 2.93493°W / 53.12178; -2.93493
Official namePulford motte and bailey castle
Designated29 December 1952
Reference no.1012078
Pulford Castle is located in Cheshire
Pulford Castle
Location of Pulford Castle in Cheshire

History

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The castle is a small motte and bailey guarding the crossing of Pulford Brook, which forms the border between England and Wales, and adjacent to the WrexhamChester road.[3] It was founded in the 12th century by Robert de Pulford. Only the earthworks remain. In 1313, a jury of the Chester county court found that the lord of Little Caldy (Wirral) held that manor by the service of 'palisading' (i.e. repairing the wooden defences) of Robert de Pulford's castle at Pulford. [4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Pulford Castle: Monument no. 66937, Pastscape.org.uk, retrieved 27 January 2008
  2. ^ Historic England, "Pulford motte and bailey castle (1012078)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 1 December 2012
  3. ^ Davis, Philip, Pulford Castle, Castle of Wales, retrieved 27 January 2008
  4. ^ TNA CHES 29/27 m 6d

Further reading

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  • Reynolds, Susan; White, Graeme (1997–98), "A Survey of Pulford Castle", Cheshire History, 37