Castles · South East England
Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks
In or near Finstock.
Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andy Stephenson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ascott-under-Wychwood · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ascott d'Oyley is a 12th-century motte and bailey castle located in the West Midlands. It features associated earthworks that provide insight into medieval fortification techniques. The site reflects the architectural and military strategies of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8690, -1.5639
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Ascott-under-Wychwood
- Postcode
- OX7 6AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Nearest railway station
- Ascott-under-Wychwood — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/993738049 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks?
- Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 6AJ), in the parish of Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- What is Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks?
- Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks?
- The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX7 6AJ.
- Is Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks a protected site?
- Yes — Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks charge admission?
- Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks?
- The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 6AJ.