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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...
The Beautiful Hertford Castle is a historic Grade One listed building located in Hertfordshire and offering wedding and private venue hire. 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 is one of the best preserved motte and bailey castles in southern Britain. It has a long and well-documented history which illustrates its growth and development as a royal castle. The partial excavations have confirmed the historical documentation and the well-preserved condition of the structural remains.
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This Norman castle has a rich and eventful history, regularly visited by English Royalty and even played host to English Parliamentary meetings during the 1563 London plague. Discover more about Hertford Castle on this open day and explore the basement with its dungeons, the Robing Room and the Downshire Suite.
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.
