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From there, the village's two earthwork castles are worth seeking out: Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle, and Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle with its associated earthworks, where a surviving fragment of Ascott d'Oyley Castle still stands. 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What survives here aren't grand stone structures but rather the raised earth banks and ditches that formed a vital defensive stronghold in the decades following the Norman Conquest.\n\nThe motte, that distinctive raised mound, originally supported a wooden tower that would have commanded views across the surrounding countryside. The bailey, the lower enclosed area beside it, served as the working heart of the fortress, where domestic buildings and stables would have bustled with activity. Walking the site today, you can still trace the clear outlines of these medieval fortifications and get a real sense of how these early Norman settlements functioned.\n\nIt's a rewarding spot for a walk if you're interested in how England's landscape was shaped by the Norman invasion and the structures that consolidated their control. 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Built around the 12th century, probably by the d'Oyley family, it was a motte-and-bailey castle—the standard defensive design of that period.\n\nWhat survives today are the earthworks rather than standing walls. You can make out the gentle mound of the former motte, where the keep once dominated the landscape, and trace the outline of the bailey enclosure around it. Walking the site, you'll get a real sense of how people lived and defended themselves in Norman times, even if you need to visualize the buildings that once crowned these rises.\n\nThe area itself has deep roots. Evidence of Roman occupation has turned up locally, so this corner of Oxfordshire has seen quite a lot of human activity over the centuries. It's the kind of place that works well for a short, contemplative walk—you won't need hours to see everything, but it gives you a genuine connection to early medieval England without any of the crowds you'd find at major tourist attractions.\n\nThe village of Ascott-under-Wychwood is pleasant enough for a wander afterwards, and if you want more substantial attractions, Chipping Norton and Burford are both just a short drive away.",[],{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91,"description":92,"category_slug":93,"avg_rating":25,"review_count":26,"distance_miles":94,"images":95},"3f4420fb-45eb-4108-b0a8-8c092fc5d48b","Pudlicote House","pudlicote-house","Towards Ascott-under-Wychwood you'll find Pudlicote House, a Grade II listed manor that has developed over centuries into the substantial property standing there today. 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Unlike the manicured estates scattered throughout the region, this one has been left to evolve more naturally, with mature trees, winding woodland paths, and water features including ponds and streams that give the whole place a sense of calm.\n\nThe garden's origins tie to the ancient Royal Forest of Wychwood, a significant historical hunting forest that once sprawled across a much larger area. Walking through here gives you a tangible connection to that wilder heritage, even within a managed landscape. You'll spot local wildlife, and the plant life rewards close attention as you meander around. Most visitors spend an hour or two just taking in the serenity and the natural surroundings.\n\nShipton-under-Wychwood itself is worth exploring once you've finished your walk, with its own village character and appeal. The location puts you within easy reach of other worthwhile stops too—Burford, Chipping Norton, and Witney are all nearby—so this works well as part of a broader day out rather than a destination in isolation. 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