Dunham Castle
| Dunham Castle | |
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| File:At Dunham Massey 2025 024.jpg The remaining mound at Dunham Massey Hall | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Probable motte-and-bailey castle |
| Location | Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Completed | no later than 1173 |
| Demolished | likely between 1323 and 1362 |
| Client | Hamon de Massey |
Dunham Castle is an early medieval castle in Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SJ73428742).
History
[edit | edit source]The castle is first referred to in 1173, in a document stating Hamo de Masci held the castles of Dunham and Ullerwood. Documentary evidence suggests the castle at Dunham was still standing in 1323. The castle fell into disuse between 1323 and 1362. It probably existed on a mound, or motte, near the site of where Dunham Massey Hall is today. The motte is 24 metres (79 ft) in diameter and survives 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height.[1] The site was surrounded by a moat which was later turned into an ornamental lake.[1] Dunham Castle has been confused with Watch Hill Castle in nearby Bowdon, but the two were separate castles, though both probably owned by de Masci.[2] Dunham Castle was a Scheduled Ancient Monument, but was delisted.[3]
See also
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