History

The history of the grounds of The Manor House date back to the Doomsday Book, second only to Stonehenge in terms of archaeological significance in Wiltshire.


 

Castle Combe's own Sherwood...

Castle Wood stretches along the left of the first fairway and green and to the right of the Hotel buggy path. Partly ancient in origin it has links with the Wildwood that once covered Britain during the Norman ages.

There is much evidence of the medieval settlement within the woods, with banks, ditches and remains of buildings - including that of an impressive rectangular tower.


King of the Castle...

On top of the spur within the Wildwood, sits the remains of the Castle. An ancient monument of outstanding interest, the castle is recorded as being a well-preserved motte-and-bailey from the Norman period.

It is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments & Archeological Area's Act, 1979. The Castle has never been excavated, but finds include iron arrowheads, spurs, buckleheads and the odd coin or two. (The picture is a digital image of the interior of the motte-and-bailey highlighting the earthworks)


For the budding Tony Robinson's out there...

Other features of archaeological significance include:

  • A circular stone wall deep underneath the North Western corner of the driving range.
  • Romano-British pottery fragments which were uncovered near the Clubhouse.

Further details of these features can be obtained from the Archaeological Department of the Wiltshire Library and Museum Head Quarters, Trowbridge

 

 

 

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Sunday
South south west
13mph
21°C
Light rain showers
Monday
West south west
14mph
18°C
Heavy rain showers
Tuesday
West north west
14mph
19°C
Heavy rain showers

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