What is recorded here
Located on a broad plateau. Described as Castle Miles on the 1840 and 1927 eds of the OS 6-inch map. A wall (L 4.5m E-W; T 1.25m; H 1.5m) on the inner face of the bank of moated site (WA037-021001-) at N, with a recess on the N side, may be the remains of a gateway or of a castle.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 01 March 2012
Built in the 13th century, Castle Miles was held by the Miles family, after whom it is named. It is remembered as a medieval defensive structure reflecting the strategic importance of the area during the Anglo-Norman period.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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