Remains Of Old Sarum Castle And Cathedral

Remains of Old Sarum 1. 1594 Castle & Cathedral SU 1332 12/380

I 2. Stone abutments of original drawbridge remain at east entrance. Remains of late C12 gatehouse, 2 towers with semi circular fronts. To south west of gatehouse the remains of bakehouse with hearths and ovens. Remains of Keep still standing, a range of buildings round an inner court. To the south of south west Postern gate remains a massive battered base to tower. To the south east one surviving wall with stone bench of the C13 Hall. Best preserved section of curtain wall by the Postern gate and Hall. Another range on south east. Norman masonry 12 ft thick, the walkway survives. Only outlines of the foundations of the Cathedral remain. The undercroft of the Chapter House is preserved. AM.

Listing NGR: SU1376532703