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Historic Sites in Bedford
Castle Mound
About this place
Built within 20 years of the Norman Conquest in 1066, Bedford Castle was one of many strongholds constructed on the familiar Norman "motte and bailey" (mound and enclosure) pattern to overawe the native Saxons and provide a headquarters for a local bWhere is it Located?
The Embankment, centre of BedfordHow do I reach there?
By Car Use the town car parks. Castle Mound is on Castle Lane / The Embankment, just behind the High Street.Places to see nearby
The Embankment The Higgins Museum
