Benington Castle, Grade I listed medieval castle in Benington, England
The remains of Benington Castle include stone foundations of the keep and earthworks, situated on a strategic hilltop location in Hertfordshire.
After its creation as a Saxon fortified site by Mercian kings, Peter de Valoignes established an earthwork motte and bailey fortress in the late 11th century.
The castle grounds incorporate a Georgian manor house, Benington Lordship, featuring neo-Norman architectural elements added in 1832 by George Proctor.
Visitors can access the castle gardens during Snowdrop weekend and Bank Holidays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with parking facilities available on site.
The castle site underwent transformation from a military stronghold to a residence, marked by King Henry II's order to demolish the turris de Benintun in 1177.
Location: Benington
GPS coordinates: 51.89590,-0.11793
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:26
Aston Bury
2.8 km
Benington High Wood
1.1 km
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
3 km
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
2.6 km
Church of Saint Mary
4 km
Parish Church of St Lawrence
3.7 km
Parish Church of St Peter, Benington
94 m
Parish Church of All Saints
4.2 km
Village Pump And Wellhouse (On Green 90 Metres To North Of Church)
3.8 km
War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)
2.5 km
The Pig And Whistle Public House
2.2 km
Little Munden Jmi School (South East Wing) (50 Metres To South Of Church)
4.2 km
The White Lion Public House (On Corner Of Winters Lane)
2.9 km
Waggon And Horses Public House
3.9 km
Rose Cottage and The Jolly Waggoner Public House
3.8 km
The Bell Public House
326 m
Chells Manor
3.4 km
Village Pump And Housing
4.2 km
Walkern Free Church (United Reformed Methodist)
3 km
Benington Lordship
82 m
Dovecote At Manor Farm (30 Metres To South Of House)
3 km
Farmhouse At Manor Farm
3 km
Lych Gate At St Peter's Church (100 Metres To East North East Of Chancel)
196 m
Watton Place And Attached Garden Wall
4.2 km
Farmhouse At Chapel Farm Including Former Congregational Chapel
3.5 km
Ardeley Parish Hall (At The South East Corner Of The Green)
3.8 km
Milestone, immediate NW of The Three Horseshoes PH
3.4 km
Milestone, Hertford Road at jct with Watton Road
4.1 kmReviews
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