Thorold built the castle to protect himself against the monks in the cathedral, during the turbulent post-conquest period. All we ask is that you follow a few simple guidelines. ... mound and presumably defended the bailey. A motte and bailey design was erected close to the cathedral, in what is now the Dean's garden. Booking.com™. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. A motte and bailey design was erected close to the cathedral, in what is now the Dean's garden. Peterborough Castle, also known as Mount Thorold and Touthill, was a medieval motte and bailey castle in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. Promotional content will be removed. Peterborough Castle, also known as Mount Thorold and Touthill, was a medieval motte and bailey castle in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. See epic aircraft and learn about the inspiring stories behind them. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and other similar details. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. details won't Airline denies claims company is 'hanging by a thread', A union official reportedly said the budget airline is in a "really dire" situation, Cambridgeshire weather: Flood warnings issued across East Anglia as temperatures plummet, Flooding is expected across the region, according to Met Office forecasts, The alarming state of Cambridgeshire's rivers and lakes revealed in Environment Agency pollution report, A recently published report by the Environment Agency found that every river in Cambridgeshire has some level of chemical pollution, Photos show the views Cambridge tourists miss because they've got their backs to them, 'The way 2020 is going it must be aliens' says Cambs mum who spotted UFO flying over A428, "The way 2020 is going it leads me to believe it could be nothing other than aliens", Giggling Squid opening Cambridge - First look inside Cambridge's stunning new Thai restaurant, The Thai restaurant will officially open in Cambridge next week, First look inside Cambridge's stunning new Thai restaurant, Several students show Covid-19 symptoms as one tests positive at Cambs school, The college has one confirmed case and seven students have reported coronavirus symptoms, Search to find missing Ozzy who escaped from vet after major heart surgery, Ozzy was last seen at Dick White Referrals in London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Full list of magical steam train rides you can enjoy in Cambridgeshire this autumn/winter, Extra coronavirus safety measures have been enforced, St Neots to hold first-ever Pride events in 2021, A local community group has come together to put on events next year, Addenbrooke's worker stunned by kind stranger who replaced stolen bike, She said the gesture was 'completely unexpected' and thanked the 'thoughtful' stranger, Jail for convicted paedophile who tried to meet '14-year-old boy' at hotel, An officer said Frost posed a 'threat to the public', A complete area by area breakdown of the latest Covid-19 cases in Cambridgeshire, Our guide to Cambridge's best brunch and breakfast spots, Visiting one of these places is the best way to start a weekend, Coronavirus rules you need to remember when going out this weekend, Local lockdowns are coming into force around the country but here are the latest rules we all need to remember, Police launch fresh appeal to track down wanted Haverhill man, "I believe that he is still in the Haverhill area and I appeal to him directly to hand himself in. Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Peterborough Castle was built by Abbot Thorold of Peterborough, a Norman appointed to the post by William the Conqueror. Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens. Contributions to Booking.com are a reflection of the dedication of our guests and properties, so we treat them with the utmost respect. These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly, without limiting expression or strong opinions.