| Weobley Castle | |
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| Weobley, Herefordshire | |
 Site of Weobley Castle | |
| Location | |
  Weobley Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52°09′26″N2°52′23″W / 52.1572°N 2.8731°W |
Weobley Castle was a ringwork and bailey castle in the English county of Herefordshire (grid reference SO40365135 ). [1] The castle belonged to the De Lacy family who also owned the castles of Ludlow and Ewyas Harold. [2] Walter de Lacy, as Lord of Meath, was one of the most powerful magnates in Ireland. King John I of England doubted his loyalty and so took de Lacy's property into his possession. The estates were put under the custodianship of William de Braose, de Lacy's father-in-law. In 1208 de Braose used Weobley Castle to attack the king's property in Herefordshire. He fled to Ireland, seeking safety with Walter de Lacy in Trim Castle; John pursued him and punished the pair. Walter de Lacy, his brother Hugh, and William de Braose failed to appease the king and fled to France. As a result, all the de Lacy property was taken into the possession of the Crown. [3] All that remains of the castle are severely damaged earthworks. [4]
