[1] By 1086 the surrounding land was held by Walter of Douai, although no documentary evidence of the castle remains.

[2] The castle was built with a motte and two baileys, running along a north–south ridge, with a possible entrance to the east.

[2] The motte today is 13.5m wide, up to 7.5m high and is surrounded by a 1.25m deep ditch.

[2] The two baileys were probably linked to the motte by wooden bridges.

[2] Today the castle site is a scheduled monument.