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Ipswich Castle
Hob Uid: 388127
Location : Suffolk Ipswich Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TM1600045000
Summary : Possible site of Ipswich Castle, besieged by King Stephen.
More information : "The site of the castle (Ipswich) besieged by Stephen (a) is uncertain: earthworks in the Aboretum grounds or the Mount (TM 162453) near St Stephens Church have been suggested." (For alternative site see TM 14 NW 19). (1-2)

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Source details : William of Newburgh 189
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1135-54
Monument End Date : 1154
Monument Start Date : 1135
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TM 14 NE 31
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