Richard's main holdings were at Auretone in Herefordshire. He built an earthwork castle there, Richard's Castle, which is one of the few castles that predate the Norman Conquest in England. Besides his holdings around Auretone, he also held lands nearby, extending into Worcestershire and Shropshire.
Richard's primary strongholds were located in Auretone, Herefordshire. He constructed an earthen stronghold there, Richard's Castle, which is one of the few castles that predate the Norman Conquest in England. In addition to his holdings near Auretone, he also controlled lands nearby, extending into Worcestershire and Shropshire.