Berkhamsted Castle, Norman motte-and-bailey castle ruins in Berkhamsted, England
The castle grounds include a high earthen mound encircled by deep ditches, stone walls, and defensive structures spread across multiple bailey sections.
The fortress surrendered to Prince Louis of France in 1216 after a twenty-day siege that demonstrated the effectiveness of the trebuchet siege engine.
The castle was a center for regional administration under Richard, Earl of Cornwall, who expanded the halls and constructed a chapel in the thirteenth century.
The castle ruins are accessible daily without entrance fees, with interpretative panels explaining the layout and history of different structural elements.
The site received parliamentary protection in 1833 when railway construction threatened the ruins, marking an early case of heritage preservation legislation in England.
Location: Berkhamsted
Inception: 1066
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berkhamsted-castle
GPS coordinates: 51.76410,-0.55878
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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