🧿 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. It is thought that the castle was built in the second quarter of the 12th century and it was demolished some time around 1180. The remains consist of raised ground surrounded by broad ditching, and part of a stone tower which is protected as a Grade II listed building.