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Scheduled Ancient Monument. Berkhamsted Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The castle was built to obtain control of a key route between London and the Midlands during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.
Berkhamsted Castle was a royal stronghold for 950 years, where kings, queens and princes shaped the course of English history. Visit the ruins, explore the interactive guide, discover the links with other historic places and support the local volunteers.
Berkhamsted Castle ist eine Burgruine in Berkhamsted in der englischen Grafschaft Hertfordshire. Die normannische Motte wurde während der normannischen Eroberung Englands im 11. Jahrhundert gebaut, um die wichtige Route von London in die Midlands zu kontrollieren.
White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ. Before You Go. Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte-and-bailey castle dating from the 11th to 15th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. Richard Earl of Cornwall added a 13th-century palace complex.
Learn about the origins, defences and occupants of Berkhamsted Castle, one of the most important early Norman castles in England. See how it was rebuilt by Thomas Becket, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and the Black Prince.
The story of Berkhamsted Castle begins with Duke William of Normandy. After the defeat of Harold at the Battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066, William marched with his army through southern England, pillaging as he went. Crossing the Thames at Wallingford, he reached Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted Castle is a historic site managed by the Berkhamsted Castle Trust in partnership with English Heritage. Learn about its history, facilities, guided tours, school visits and nearby attractions.
