Castles of England/Staffordshire
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There are eight castles in Staffordshire.
Name
Type
Date
Condition
Image
Ownership
/ Access
Notes
Alton Castle
Castle
1101
12–13th century
Fragmentary remains
Youth centre
Cliff-top position, site partly occupied by 19th century building.
Caverswall Castle
Enclosure castle
1275
c.1275
Substantially intact
Private
Moated, 17th century mansion built within walls which, along with towers, do not stand to full height.
Chartley Castle
Motte and bailey
1001
11–13th century
Fragmentary remains
Private
Altered in 13th century to form enclosure castle, abandoned by 1485.
Eccleshall Castle
Castle
1301
14th century
Fragmentary remains
Private
Remains partly incorporated into house of c.1695, rebuilt 19th century.
Stafford Castle
Motte and bailey
1001
11–12th century
Earthworks
HC
/ Stafford Borough Council
Medieval keep partly rebuilt 19th century, then partly demolished.
Stourton Castle
Castle
1301
14–15th century
Fragment
Private
Remains incorporated in later buildings.
Tamworth Castle
Shell keep
1001
11–13th century
Rebuilt
HC
Local authority
Largely rebuilt 16–18th centuries.
Tutbury Castle
Motte and bailey
1101
12–15th century
Fragmentary ruins
HC
Slighted 1647–8, 19th century folly stands on motte.
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