William d'Ecouis

William d'Ecouis

William d'Ecouis was a knight who accompanied William the Conqueror on his invasion of England in 1066. Guillaume d'Ecouis is included on the plaque in the church at Dives-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, where William the Conqueror and his knights said mass before setting sail to invade England

Land holdings

William d'Ecouis is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 [The Domesday Book, Englands Heritage, Then and Now, Editor: Thomas Hinde,ISBN 1858334403] as a substantial holder of land and manors. This was reward for his part in the invasion and for his loyalty to King William I.

Middleton Castle

Middleton castle was founded by William d'Ecouis. It was a motte and bailey fortress which was thought to be constructed from timber [The Normans in Norfolk, By Sue Margeson, Fabienne Seillier and Andrew Rogerson, Pub:1994, Page 33, ISBN 0 903101 62 9] . The large motte is surrounded by a wide ditch. Middleton Castle is located in the Middleton village centre,Station Road. 5 miles north-east of King's Lynn, on the A47.

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