Forgotten History
Donnington Castle
Newbury, United Kingdom
Donnington Castle is a ruined medieval castle, situated in the small village of Donnington, just north of the town of Newbury in the English county of Berkshire. It was founded by Sir Richard Abberbury the Elder in 1386 and was bought by Thomas Chaucer before the castle was taken under royal control during the Tudor period. During the First English Civil War the castle was held by the royalist Sir John Boys and withstood an 18-month siege; after the garrison eventually surrendered, Parliament voted to demolish Donnington Castle in 1646. Only the gatehouse survives. The site is a scheduled monument under the care of English Heritage.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Newbury, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.41970, -1.33810
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q849861
What is Donnington Castle?
Donnington Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: 20 and 22, The Broadway, Snelsmore Common, Cold Ash Quarry, Thatcham Reed Beds.
Where is Donnington Castle?
Donnington Castle is in Newbury, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.41970, -1.33810.
How do I get to Donnington Castle?
Donnington Castle is at Newbury, United Kingdom (51.41970, -1.33810). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.