Rotherfield Greys Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rotherfield Greys Castle |
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| Oxfordshire, England | |
Rotherfield Greys Castle
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 Rotherfield Greys Castle
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| Coordinates | 51°32′43″N 0°57′15″W / 51.5453°N 0.9542°W |
| Type | Castle |
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| Open to the public |
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| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Events | English Civil War |
Rotherfield Greys Castle is an old fortified house from the 14th century. It was built in a place called Rotherfield Greys in Oxfordshire, England. Today, only parts of it are left, like a single tower and a piece of its old wall.
These ruins are connected to a beautiful old house nearby called Greys Court. Greys Court is a Tudor style country house. The castle ruins are looked after by the National Trust, a group that protects important places.
History of Rotherfield Greys Castle
People first wrote about a manor (a large country house) in Rotherfield Greys way back in 1283. The castle you see today was built to replace that older manor. It was constructed around 1347. The castle was given permission to have battlements (the top parts of a castle wall with gaps for shooting) in 1346.
During the English Civil War (a big conflict in England), the castle was "slighted." This means it was deliberately damaged so it couldn't be used as a fort anymore. Since about 1646, the castle has been in ruins.
A Special Building
Rotherfield Greys Castle is considered a very important historical site. It is a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England. Greys Court, the house next to it, is also a Grade I listed building.
