Abrams, J. and Shotliff, D. (2010). The remains of Robert deWaudari’s adulterine castle, Castle Street, Luton. Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 26 2010. Vol 26, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council. pp. 387-404.
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The remains of Robert deWaudari’s adulterine castle, Castle Street, Luton | ||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 26 2010 | ||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology | ||
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26 | ||
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387 - 404 | ||
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An adulterine motte and bailey castle was built by the mercenary Robert de Waudari at Luton in 1139. It was only in existence until 1154 when it was demolished under the terms of the Treaty of Winchester, signed the previous year by King Stephen and his agreed successor, Henry of Anjou. In 1963 construction works on the Luton News printing works revealed the remains of a large ditch south-east of Castle Street. It was suggested that this represented part of the bailey ditch of Robert de Waudari’s castle. Recent redevelopment of the site has provided a second opportunity to study these remains through open area archaeological excavation. The excavation has confirmed the existence of the castle ditch and an attempt has been made to map its known, and putative, extent. The topographical reasons behind the castle’s location are discussed and the later history of this part of Luton is considered. | ||
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2010 | ||
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28 Apr 2023 |
