Caludon Castle - Coventry, Warwickshire
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N 52° 25.090 W 001° 27.109
30U E 605287 N 5808677
Quick Description: Caludon Castle is located in Caludon park, off Farren Road. 3 miles east of Coventry, on the A4600. The site is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 4/5/2008 2:42:50 AM
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Long Description:Only a ruin is left of the castle with the moat still partly
visible. It is an idyllic little green spot on the outskirts of
Coventry city.
The Castle UK Website describes the castle: 'Caludon Castle was
originally a 12th century fortified manor house, founded by Ranulf
Blundeville, earl of Chester. In 1305, Stephen de Segrave founded
the stone castle when King Edward I, granted him a licence to
crenellate his manor house. The large rectangular platform, encased
by a moat, now supports the north wall of a first-floor hall, with
majestic windows. Founded by John Mowbray, the mid 14th century
hall house was built above a low undercroft but it fell into
disrepair in the late 14th century, after the banishment of Thomas
Mowbray by King Richard II. In 1580, the house was remodelled by
Lord Berkley and in the 17th century the castle received structural
alterations, only to be abandoned after the Civil War.'
Thank you to CastleUK.net for having accessible information on
the castle and area.