Inkberrow Castle

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Inkberrow Castle was situated in the village of Inkberrow in Worcestershire, some 10 km south of Redditch (grid reference SP017572 ).

It was a castle built between 1154 and 1216 which was destroyed (slighted) in 1233. A moat remains which may be that of the castle or of a later manor house built on or near the site of the castle. Earthworks are also present.

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Coordinates: 52°12′47″N1°58′36″W / 52.21302°N 1.97654°W / 52.21302; -1.97654