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   What happened in Hertfordshire in the 14th century?

   • Throughout the 14th century Hertfordshire was convulsed with economic and industrial disturbances. In the early part of the century serious trouble between the Abbot of St. Albans and his tenants aroused a feeling of unrest throughout a great part of the county. In the middle of the century (1349) the Black Death made great ravages on all classes.

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   How did Stortford get its castles?

   • With the exception of the Bishop of London's castle at Waytemore in Bishop's Stortford, the origin of which is unknown, the lesser castles of the county came into existence possibly at the time of the Anarchy in Stephen's reign (1135–54), when many adulterine or unlicensed castles were built.

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   Did Hertfordshire have great houses in the 16th century?

   • The 16th century was an age of great houses, of which Hertfordshire had its share, though, as has already been said, time has dealt unkindly with them. They were as a rule in four ranges built round a rectangular courtyard, and remains of such houses exist at The Lordship, Standon, built in 1546 by Sir Ralph Sadleir.

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   Where is Hertfordshire located?

   • HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION. Hertfordshire is one of the smaller counties of England bordering on the Midland plain. Although seldom exceeding a height of 600 feet above sea level, the land on the west and north is high and forms a part of the Chiltern range.

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   3 days ago · We have little information about the early history of Hertford Castle, but the earthworks are probably of the time of the Conqueror. Large sums of money appear on the Pipe Rolls from 1170 to 1174 for the works of the castle and the king's houses in it, and it may perhaps be inferred that this was the date at which the masonry castle was built.

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   4 days ago · A History of the County of Hertford: Volume 3 Covers the northern and eastern parts of the county, including accounts of Baldock, Bishop's Stortford, Hitchin and Letchworth, as well as the county town of Hertford.

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   2 days ago · Tuesday 4 June 2024. Plans to transform the ground of Hertford Castle have moved a step forward with consukltants being sought to oversee the project. The scheme will refurbish and upgrade Hertford Castle and its surrounding grounds to create new cultural, community and biodiversity amenities for the local community.

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   5 days ago · It is evident that the kings of England utilized Berkhampstead Castle as a stopping place in their journeys to the north-west counties when travelling along the Akeman Street, and they maintained here great stables, which are frequently referred to in the accounts and surveys of the castle and manor. (fn. 4) There is a railway station at Berkham...

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   5 days ago · A History of the County of Hertford: Volume 2 This volume covers the south and west of the county and includes areas, such as Barnet and Elstree, that are now within greater London. It also includes a detailed account of the city and cathedral of St Albans.

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9. www.architectsjournal.co.uk › competitionsHertford Castle, Hertfordshire

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   3 days ago · Hertford is the historic county town of Hertfordshire with a population of around 26,000. The latest project comes five years after Bennetts Associates won a competition for a £13.5 million revamp of Hertford Theatre. The scheme will refurbish and upgrade Hertford Castle and its surrounding grounds to create new cultural, community and ...

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    5 days ago · Hertford Hundred lies in the valley of the Lea, for the most part to the south of the borough of Hertford, which it almost encircles. Little is known of the spot where the courts were held, but it was apparently customary for the sheriff's tourn to be held at Ware Bridge in the 14th century.