Guildford Castle
| Guildford Castle | |
|---|---|
| Surrey, England | |
| The keep of Guildford Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Motte and bailey | 
| Owner | Guildford Borough Council | 
| Open to the public | Yes | 
| Condition | Ruined | 
| Location | |
| Shown within Surrey | |
| Coordinates | 51°14′04″N 0°34′21″W / 51.234314°N 0.572431°W | 
| Grid reference | SU 99768 49312 | 
| Site history | |
| Materials | Bargate stone | 
| Events | |
| Official name | Guildford Castle | 
| Designated | 1 January 1920 | 
| Reference no. | 1012340 | 
| 
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Castle Keep, Guildford | 
| Designated | 1 May 1953 | 
| Reference no. | 1377881 | 
Guildford Castle is in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is thought to have been built by William the Conqueror, or one of his barons, shortly after the 1066 invasion of England.