The Castle is a Grade I listed building in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 October 1953. A Medieval Castle.

The Castle

WRENN ID
sacred-minaret-peregrine
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Country
England
Date first listed
14 October 1953
Type
Castle
Period
Medieval
Source
Historic England listing

Description

CASTLE STREET 1. (South Side) 5187 The Castle SZ 1592 1A/17 14.10.53.

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  1. The castle was of the motte and bailey type, built by Richard de Redvers in the time of Henry I. It was demolished by order of Parliament in 1651. Of it, the mound remains and, on this, 2 blocks of masonry of stone rubble 9' 8" thick, approached by steps. The west one has 1 window opening and the eastern one has 2. (NMR).

Nos 1 to 11 (odd), the Castle, the signboard of the King's Arms Hotel, the Constable's House and the Town Bridge, form a group with Nos 4 to 6 (even). 6A, 8 to 12 (even), 12A, 14 to 18 (even) and the King's Arms Hotel oggosite. Nos 10, 12 and 12A form part of a group on Millham Street and Nos 8 and 10 are buildings of local interest.

Listing NGR: SZ1596892661

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