Ascot d’Oilly Castle
Ascot d'Oilly Castle is situated north of the village of Ascott-under-Wychwood in north west Oxfordshire. The site is a scheduled ancient monument. It was named after Roger d'Oilly who was granted the land by William the Conqueror and whose brother built Oxford Castle.
- Type: Castle
- Description: castle in Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Also known as: “Ascott d’Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks” and “Ascott d’Oyley Castle”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station and Manor House.
Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station
Railway station
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ascott d’Oyley and Ascott Earl.
Shipton-under-Wychwood
Photo: Dave.Dunford, Public domain.Ascot d’Oilly Castle
Latitude
51.86877° or 51° 52′ 8″ north
Longitude
-1.56336° or 1° 33′ 48″ west
Elevation
315 feet (96 metres)
Open location code
9C3WVC9P+GM
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Ascot d’Oilly Castle” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Ascot d’Oilly”
- German: “Ascot d’Oilly Castle”
- Swedish: “Ascot d’Oilly”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ascott-under-Wychwood and Chilson.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Court Farm and Mill House.
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