Pulford Castle

Pulford Castle stands in the village of Pulford in Cheshire, just south of St Mary’s Church. It occupies a small motte and bailey site beside Pulford Brook, which marks the border between England and Wales. The castle also overlooks the old Wrexham–Chester road, once an important route. Built in the 12th century by Robert de Pulford, it was designed to guard the crossing. Today only grassy earthworks remain, with no stone buildings left above ground. The site is recognised as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, placing it among nationally important historic places. In 1313 a Chester court jury recorded that the lord of Little Caldy held his manor by repairing the wooden defences of Pulford Castle. This shows how castles were maintained and defended in the early 14th century. The castle’s earthworks still show the shape of the original motte and surrounding bailey. Visitors find a quiet grassy mound surrounded by a low ditch and bank. The remains stretch across a small area, easy to walk around in a few minutes. Nearby, the brook runs through a peaceful village setting with St Mary’s Church close by. The site offers a clear view of the old road and the border landscape. It is a place where history can be felt in the earthworks and the quiet countryside.