Hertford Castle

Hertford, England
England

Castle in Hertfordshire, England

Key Information

Construction

11–12th century

Castle Type

Motte and bailey

Current Status

Fragments

Historical Overview

Hertford Castle is a Norman era castle built beside the River Lea in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England. Most of the internal buildings of the structure have been demolished. The main surviving section is the Tudor gatehouse, which is a Grade I listed building. Parts of the bailey walls on the east side of the castle also still stand, and are a Grade II* listed building.

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