Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham - Braintree

Hedingham Castle keep, built in the twelfth century and once one of the mightiest most famous castles in East Anglia. Now ranks among the most important Norman buildings in England. It is one of the best preserved and least altered Norman tower keeps in England. Strong association to the de Veres, Earls of Oxford. Some of the rough racking to wall tops is in poor condition causing water leakage into the wall tops which is causing dampness internally. Preliminary investigations undertaken. Owners in discussion with Historic England regarding possible funding options.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Hedingham Castle

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1122959

Local Planning Authority:

Braintree

Site Type:

Defence > Castle

Location

Building Name:

Hedingham Castle

County:

Essex

District / Borough:

Braintree

Parish:

Castle Hedingham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Braintree

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Occupied/in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, SM, CA