Castle Camps: Campo: Village Defences

Motte and Bailey. Motte measuring 1 acre on the top. The village defences formed by the outer defences of the castle.

1066 After: Built by Aubrey de Vere as his administrative centre

1265-1331 Work undertaken on the castle.

15^th C Church was built partially over the bailey ditch. A tower of four storey’s was incorporated into the house.

15-16 C c: Motte demolished.

1526 An argument between the Dowager Countess and the new Earl resulted in the Justice of the Peace being turned away by a force of arms.

1584 Sold.

16 C House rebuilt.

1738 The house fell down and was replaced by a farmhouse.

1740’s Sir James Reynolds pulled down the gateway.

1744 Bones were dug up at the eastern part of the house and a blocked arch was discovered.

1973 Scheduled

1978 Field Investigation.