Donnington Castle[2] 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.

The imposing 14th-century gatehouse of Donnington Castle stands on the crest of a high hill overlooking the Lambourn Valley, across the river from the market town of Newbury. The castle was built in 1386 by Sir Richard Abberbury to control a major road junction and river crossing.

The striking twin-towered gatehouse of 14th century Donnington Castle, near Newbury, survives within impressive earthworks. It shows the luxury enjoyed by Sir Richard Abberbury, Donnington's builder, whose private quarters lay within it.

The original structure of the castle was in a rectangular shape inside an enclosure comprising of large curtain walls and four towers. Inside the curtain walls were a courtyard and residential quarters.

Donnington Castle is a 14th-century castle, demolished in 1646—only the gatehouse remains standing. The castle sits atop a hill in Donnington, Newbury, overlooking the picturesque …

2024年6月1日 · Close to the historical town centre of Newbury and in a perfect location being the crossroads of southern England, its no surprise that Donnington castle has a wealth of history attached. Whilst we make our way up the short path to reach the twin towered gatehouse remains, I’ll explain the history on how this castle…

Venture just 1.5 miles from Newbury town centre and enjoy panoramic views from the ruins of the magnificent 14th century Donnington Castle. With its rich and fascinating history, it’s easy to transport yourself back to a time gone by and imagine …

Donnington Castle is sited at the top of a hill overlooking the River Lambourne, a mile north of Newbury. A licence to crenellate his property was granted to Sir Richard Abberbury in 1386. The castle was a rectangular enclosure with a round tower at each corner and two square towers midway along the longest sides.

The castle interior was a rectangular enclosure, expanding outwards at the west side, enclosed by thick walls to second floor level, with round towers at the four corners and square towers in the middle of the north and south walls.

Near the town of Newbury, standing tall over the quiet fields of Berkshire, are the striking remains of a castle - or, rather, the gatehouse of one. Donnington Castle is an odd but memorable sight, made more memorable still by the fascinating history that surrounds it.