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Bicton; The Isle
Also known as, or recorded in historical
documents as; Rossal Castle
In the civil parish of Bicton.
In the historic county of Shropshire (Modern Authority of Shropshire, 1974 county of Shropshire).
Medieval moated site, with prospect mound and fishponds, situated to the south-east of Isle Farm. The rectangular moated island measures approximately 60m by 70m. It is defined on the west side by the steep slope cut by the River Severn, and on the north, south and east by moat arms, now dry, between 9m and 15m wide. A dam across the northern moat arm is still visible. Access onto the island is via a 3m wide causeway across the eastern arm. The moat was partially recut in 1959, and the remains of a retaining or curtain wall were found. A circular earthen mound lies on the south-east corner of the island, measuring 1.5m high, 12m in diameter at its base and 6m in diameter at the top. It appears on an early C18 estate map, and is believed to be a prospect mound upon which a summerhouse was built. The site is thought to be the manorial centre of Rossall, known to have been held by the Rossalls from early C13 to early C15. Called possible castle by King.
This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle
Fortified Manor House.
The confidence
that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Earthworks remains.
This site is a scheduled
monument protected by law.
The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SJ45741672
PastScape number;
67828
Books
- Salter, Mike, 2001 (2edn), The Castles and Moated Mansions of Shropshire (Malvern) p87 [slight but plan on p12]
Jackson, M.J.,1988, Castles of Shropshire (Shrewsbury: Shropshire Libraries) p73 [reject]
King, D.J.C., 1983, Castellarium Anglicanum (London: Kraus) Vol2 p434 [possible]
Wall [after Downham], 1908, in Page, Wm (ed), VCH Shropshire Vol1 p406
Journal Articles
- 1980, Moated Sites Research Group report Vol7 p50
1987, Transactions of the Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society Vol65 p3
1897, Transactions of the Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society Vol9 p116-7, 121
1874, Salopian Shreds and Patches 37, 43, 48
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