Weoley Castle (house)
| Weoley Castle | |
|---|---|
| Birmingham, England | |
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  Weoley Castle | |
| Type | Fortified manor house |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Birmingham City Council |
| Open to the public | Partially |
| Condition | Ruined |
Weoley Castle is the remains of a fortified manor house located in the Birmingham district of Weoley Castle, a primarily residential area, in the English West Midlands. Owned by Birmingham City Council and administered as a community museum by Birmingham Museums Trust, it is a Grade II listed building[1] and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[2] The castle was on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, but was removed in 2009 following repair work. [3]
The archaeological evidence suggests a Norman foundation for the site which was surrounded by a moat and bank topped by a timber pallisade.[4]
References
- ^ "Remains of Weoley Castle, Birmingham". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
- ^ "Birmingham's Scheduled Ancient Monuments". Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "English Heritage Heritage at Risk Regional Summaries: West Midlands". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ Hodder, Mike (2004). Birmingham The Hidden History. ISBN 0-7524-3135-8.
External links
- Weoley Castle Ruins Official website
- An Archaeological Overview of Weoley Castle, Birmingham
- Weoley Castle – Service for schools – Educational teaching sessions and resources at Weoley Castle
- Weoley Castle for Kids – fun and games for children based on Weoley Castle
52°26′34″N 1°58′11″W / 52.4428°N 1.9698°W
Categories:
- Structures formerly on the Heritage at Risk register
- Houses in the West Midlands (county)
- Grade II listed buildings in Birmingham
- Archaeological sites in the West Midlands (county)
- Tourist attractions in the West Midlands (county)
- Ruins in the West Midlands (county)
- Castles in the West Midlands (county)
- Grade II listed houses
- Scheduled Ancient Monuments in the West Midlands (county)
- Birmingham Museums Trust