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Hertford Castle was built in Norman times beside the River Lea in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England. Most of the internal buildings of the castle have been demolished. The main surviving section is the Tudor gatehouse, which is a Grade I listed building.
- Up to 15 metres (49 ft)
- Hertford Town Council
- Occupied
History of Hertford Castle. Hertford was a fortified Saxon town built by King Edward the Elder, son of Alfred the Great, in 912. From the Saxon earthworks, designed to resist the Danes, the...
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Hertford Castle is a motte and bailey castle situated in the centre of Hertford on the banks of the River Lea. The monument includes a flat-topped motte which stands at the north corner of the castle and measures 30m in diameter and c.6.5m in height.
The building often referred to as Hertford Castle is in fact the gatehouse. The castle itself no longer stands but occupied the enclosed area behind the gatehouse. For 300 years a Royal Palace stood within the flint walls having previously been one of a series of castles built for defence purposes.
Read about Hertford Castle: The Grade I listed building in the heart of Hertfordshire, with royal connections that date back to the 15th Century. Hertford Castle offers an affordable and inspiring backdrop for a range of celebrations and events.
Visitor information on getting to Hertford Castle and parking. Please contact us if you require further assistance on 01992 552 885. Hertford Castle offers an affordable and inspiring backdrop for a range of celebrations and events.