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1. mapcarta.com › 24920166Hertford Castle Map - Hertford, England, UK - Mapcarta

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   Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. hertfordcastle.co.uk. Wikipedia. Photo: Caitlin, CC BY 2.0. Type: Castle. Description: Grade I listed castle in East Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Postal code: SG14 1HR. Notable Places in the Area. Shire Hall. Courthouse. Photo: Melvyn Cousins, CC BY-SA 2.0.

2. www.hertford.gov.uk › history-of-hertford-castleHistory of Hertford Castle | Built in 912 - Hertford Town Council

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   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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4. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listHertford Castle: a motte and bailey castle ... - Historic England

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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.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HertfordHertford - Wikipedia

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   UK. England. Hertfordshire. 51°47′48″N 0°04′38″W  / . 51.79662°N 0.07735°W. / 51.79662; -0.07735. Hertford ( / ˈhɑːrtfərd / HART-fərd) is the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county. The parish had a population of 26,783 at the 2011 census.

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   • Population: 26,783 (2011 Census, parish)

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6. hertford.net › history › castleHertford Castle | Discover Hertford Online

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   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. James I of Scotland was a prisoner at Hertford ...

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   Is Hertford Castle a gatehouse?

   • 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.

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   Where is Hertford Castle?

   • Beyond the ditch is a partially buried, brick built ice house which measures approximately 10m east-west by 6m north-south. It has a north facing entrance and is grass covered. Hertford Castle was built in the 11th century in the southern burh of Hertford, founded by Edward the Elder in AD 912.

   Hertford Castle: a motte and bailey castle south of the River Lea

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   Who built 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 Castle grew after the Norman Conquest to become a royal fortress and royal residence, under a governor appointed by the King.

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   Why should you visit Hertford Castle?

   • 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.

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8. www.visitengland.com › experience › discover-historyDiscover the history of Hertford Castle | VisitEngland

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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.

9. www.wikiwand.com › en › Hertford_CastleHertford Castle - Wikiwand

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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.