Castles · East of England
Rugemont Castle
In or near Brogborough.
Rugemont Castle — castle in the United Kingdom.
Richard Schmidt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ridgmont · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rugemont Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0361°, -0.5868°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rugemont Castle was a castle in the village of Ridgmont, in the county of Bedfordshire, England (grid reference SP97033846).
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Background
History
Not much is known about Rugemont Castle, as the castle was not mentioned prior to the 12th century. It was believed to have been a timber castle, the stronghold of the Wahull family, and later the de Grey family. In 1276, Walter Beywin is described as holding "7 selions 'above the castle of Rugemont'". The castle appears to have been attached to Brogborough Manor, where Oliver Cromwell is said to have stayed for a short time during the Civil War and to have made use of its entrenchments. The interpreted site of Rugemont Castle is the earthwork remains of an early medieval ringwork. Much of the site was destroyed by the construction of the Round House in the 19th century. The site is a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0361, -0.5868
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Brogborough
- Postcode
- MK43 0YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ridgmont — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7378523 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rugemont Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rugemont Castle?
- Rugemont Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43 0YA), in the parish of Brogborough.
- What is Rugemont Castle?
- Rugemont Castle — castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rugemont Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ridgmont, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43 0YA.
- Does Rugemont Castle charge admission?
- Rugemont Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rugemont Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ridgmont, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43 0YA.