Exterior view of the south-west turret of Hertford Castle gatehouse

Date:: 12 Feb 1971

Location:: Hertford Castle, Gatehouse, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire

Reference:: AL0726/005/01

Type:: Photograph (Print)

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Description

Hertford Castle was originally built at a Saxon fort but was reconstructed after 1066 by William I as a Motte and Bailey. The gatehouse built in approximately 1460-1465 is the only surviving part of the castle. It was altered and extended between the 18th and 20th centuries.

Content

This is part of the Volume: AL0726 Hertford Castle, Hertford; within the Series: OWS01/01 The 'Blue Albums'; within the Collection: OWS01 Office Of Works And Successors: Ancient Monuments And Historic Buildings

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Keywords

Turret, Medieval Gatehouse, Medieval Castle