[2] The castle was on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, but was removed in 2009 following repair work.

[3] The archaeological evidence suggests a Norman foundation for the site which was surrounded by a moat and bank topped by a timber palisade.

[4] Roger de Somery obtained a licence in 1264 to crenellate Weoley Castle and a 1422 survey gives a plan of the building.

During the 18th century the Dudley Canal was dug along the northern boundary and the spoil was dumped in the moat.

[citation needed] At some point in the 19th century, the ruins were owned by Joseph Ledsam, a local businessman and deputy chairman of the London and North Western Railway.