Gatehouse Towers

The most prominent features of Whittington Castle are its two imposing gatehouse towers. 

17th Century Cottage

Built into the North gatehouse tower is this 17th century cottage which is itself a grade 1 listed building.

Inner Bailey

Key features such as the great hall, keep, well and dovecote are still evident today.

Earthworks

Whittington Castle was defended by a ring of earthworks which are best appreciated from the aerial photographs in our picture gallery. Recent examinations suggest they may be as much as 3000 years old.

Medieval Garden

It has recently been established that this was the site of a garden in Medieval times.

Moat

The Castle would have been defended by a moat system. Only a couple of pools remain to remind us that this was once a water defended Castle. These are now home to waterfowl such as swans, coots and ducks. If you keep your eyes peeled you may catch site of a pike lurking in the waters.

Motte 

This mound was originally thought to be the motte on which a wooden bailey may have been built which predated the stone structure visible today. However current thinking is that it was a prospect mount, or viewing platform from which one could admire the medieval garden.

Drawbridge Mound

Access to the inner bailey was by drawbridge.

White Lion Public House

This popular village pub is within the area of the scheduled monument.

Last modified: May 06, 2007