The fortification, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument,[2] dates back to at least the 12th century, with a licence to crenellate having been granted in 1143 during the time of The Anarchy.

[citation needed] As of 2011 Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School, which is situated in the north-west of the village, had 106 pupils, aged 4–11.

[3] In October 2006, Ofsted judged the school to be good and this rating was maintained in the June 2010 interim inspection.

[8] English Heritage has designated the church, as a Grade II listed building.

[9] South of the village there is a lake which was a former gravel pit[10] and is now used as a windsurfing centre.