Hereford Castle, Norman fortification in Hereford, England
The castle consisted of a stone keep with defensive walls positioned strategically along the River Wye, east of Hereford Cathedral.
Ralph de Mantes constructed the initial motte and bailey structure around 1046, marking one of England's earliest castle establishments.
The Castle Green area contains up to 15,000 buried bodies from an ancient monastery cemetery that served both religious and civilian populations.
The site now functions as a public park, featuring an 1809 Nelson Monument column adorned with maritime decorations and dolphin figures.
The castle reached dimensions comparable to Windsor Castle by the 16th century, according to historical records from antiquarian John Leland.
Location: Hereford
GPS coordinates: 52.05250,-2.71215
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
Hereford Cathedral
324 m
Hereford Cathedral Library
320 m
Victoria Bridge, Hereford
156 m
Town Hall
341 m
Edward Elgar statue
321 m
Hereford Bishops Palace
325 m
Dan the bulldog
251 m
Church of St James
337 m
Hereford Cathedral Roundels
313 m
A Fish's Eye View
186 m
Apple Tree Artwork
313 m
College Of Vicars Choral
240 m
The Canon's House
344 m
Harley House
328 m
Castle Pool Hotel
121 m
Wall Attached To, And South And East Of Harley House
321 m
The Old Deanery House
288 m
St Ethelbert's Hospital
120 m
The Barrels
234 m
Nelson Column
17 m
Barn Approximately 20 Metres East Of Precentor's House
331 m
32 And 33, Castle Street
208 m
19 and 21 St Owen Street and attached wall, gates and railings
339 m
Gates, Piers And Railings To Cathedral Close
260 m
The Precentor's House
353 m
4 And 5, Harley Court
297 m
31, Castle Street
194 m
St Owen's Chambers And Attached Railings
279 mReviews
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