Cannon balls were found in the moat in 1768. During the Civil War between the Royalists (Cavaliers) of Charles I and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads) led by Cromwell, William Fiennes, the Lord Saye and Sele of the time, and his four sons raised troops to support Parliament.
After the nearby battle of Edgehill in 1642, the Royalists laid siege to this castle which was captured and occupied.