EPW022574 ENGLAND (1928). Dudley Castle, Dudley, from the east, 1928

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Title [EPW022574] Dudley Castle, Dudley, from the east, 1928
Reference EPW022574
Date 7-August-1928
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Place name DUDLEY
Parish
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 394892, 290739
Longitude / Latitude -2.0752784524396, 52.514148694545
National Grid Reference SO949907

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This is a classic 'motte and bailey' castle. You can see the more easily defended, round keep on top of its mound or motte to the left. The bailey was a larger area where there were outbuildings such as stables and where local people and animals could take refuge when the area was under attack. Dudley Zoo was constructed among the woodland surrounding the castle. It opened to the public in May 1937 and is still there today (2013).

Find more images of castle on Britain from Above and on the Heritage Explorer website http://www.heritage-explorer.co.uk/web/he/imagebytheme.aspx?ctid=15

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Thursday 31st of October 2013 03:24:10 PM