olchester Castle is located on the exposed East coast of the country and was needed by William the Conqueror to defend against the invading Danes. At Colchester there were the remains of a large Roman camp and temple on which it was decided to build a new castle. Gundulf, the Bishop of Rochester took control of the construction as well as the White Tower in London and building work may have started in 1080. After the threat of invasion had reduced, the castle passed into the hands of Eudo de Rie, who was held the title of high steward. Successive stewards were granted the control of the castle until 1215 when an invasion force from France captured the castle. The French handed the castle back after the death of King John in 1216.Castle
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Colchester Castle
| County | Categories | Pre Medieval / Norman Square Keep | |
| Remains | Small amount survives | Access | Only open at certain times |
| Location | 51.89059,0.90308 (Google Maps) ///lace.rang.planet | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
| Categories |
Pre Medieval / Norman Square Keep |
| Remains |
Small amount survives |
| Access |
Only open at certain times |
| Location |
| 51.89059,0.90308 ///lace.rang.planet |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
olchester Castle is located on the exposed East coast of the country and was needed by William the Conqueror to defend against the invading Danes. At Colchester there were the remains of a large Roman camp and temple on which it was decided to build a new castle. Gundulf, the Bishop of Rochester took control of the construction as well as the White Tower in London and building work may have started in 1080. After the threat of invasion had reduced, the castle passed into the hands of Eudo de Rie, who was held the title of high steward. Successive stewards were granted the control of the castle until 1215 when an invasion force from France captured the castle. The French handed the castle back after the death of King John in 1216.Location
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1080
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Colchester castle begun
To defend the estuaries of Essex against attacks from the Danes William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a new castle at Colchester.
1091
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Colchester Castle passes to Eudo
Once the threat from invasion had reduced, the castle was passed into the control of Eudo de Rie, who held the position of high steward.
1215
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Colchester Castle occupied by the French
An invasion force from France under direction of Philippe II, the king of France captured Colchester Castle. Their objective was to help the cause of the Baron's against King John.
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