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Feb 4, 2016 · February 4, 2016. Many years ago on the North Bank of the Thames opposite the place that is now occupied by Tate Modern there once stood a Norman structure named Baynard’s Castle. It was named after Ralph Baynard who came to England in the company of William the Conqueror.
Baynard's Castle refers to buildings on two neighbouring sites in the City of London, between where Blackfriars station and St Paul's Cathedral now stand. The first was a Norman fortification constructed by Ralph Baynard, 1st feudal baron of Little Dunmow in Essex, and was demolished by King John in 1213.
Jul 18, 2014 · Baynard's Castle actually refers to two buildings - a Norman fortification demolished in the early 13th century and a later medieval palace located to the east of the original structure. This week we're looking at the first of those buildings - the Norman fortification.
Baynard's Castle, 78m south-west of St Benet Metropolitan Welsh Church. Listed on the National Heritage List for England. Search over 400,000 listed places. Overview. Official List Entry. Comments and Photos. Overview. Heritage Category: Scheduled Monument. List Entry Number: 1001965. Date first listed: 15-Jun-1976. Go to the official list entry.
We have already made passing mention of Baynard's Castle, the grim fortress near Blackfriars Bridge, immediately below St. Paul's, where for several centuries after the Conquest, Norman barons held their state, and behind its stone ramparts maintained their petty sovereignty.
Baynard’s Castle, one of two most strong Castels ( Stow 1:60) in London, has a long and storied history. Located on the banks of the Thames, it was built sometime in the late eleventh century by Baynard, a Norman who came over with William the Conqueror ( Weinreb and Hibbert 129 ).
Dec 14, 2014 · The original Baynard’s Castle was built just after the Norman conquest and takes it’s name from Ralph Baynard who came over with William the Conqueror. Baynard’s being the castle at the west end of the City with the Tower of London at the east end.
