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This quaint village with its
traditional market place figured in the TV series
of the comic novel ‘Blott on the Landscape’
together with nearby Ludlow. It was built on a
hill in the 6th or 7th centuries by the Saxons and
following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century
was owned for a time by Bishop Odo of Bayeux,
half-brother of William the Conqueror. He built a
large castle here. Although its earthworks can
still be seen, the fortress was destroyed in the
14th century. Charles 1 slept at Castle House
after his victory at Cropredy Bridge (1644). |
Deddington Village centre - Photo:
Steve Edge
CCL |
