Bromwich Castle

Bromwich Castle was a motte castle in the large village now called Castle Bromwich in the West Midlands.[1] Bromwich Castle is a scheduled monument.[2]

The site was excavated by Birmingham Museum between 1969 and 1971, revealing evidence of a timber lining to the motte, 12–13th century buildings inside the bailey, and a 16th century house.[3][1] Evidence of a Roman settlement was also uncovered.[3] The remains of a motte and bailey castle have been largely destroyed by the construction of the M6 motorway.[3] The location where the castle once stood is now occupied by a roundabout interchange.

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