Hertford Castle
Hertford Castle was built in Norman times beside the River Lea in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England. Most of the internal buildings of the castle have been demolished. The main surviving section is the Tudor gatehouse, which is a Grade I listed building. Parts of the bailey walls on the east side of the castle also still stand, and are a Grade II* listed building.
| Hertford Castle | |
|---|---|
| Part of Hertfordshire | |
| Hertford, England | |
The 16th to 18th-century façade of Hertford Castle Gatehouse. | |
| Coordinates | 51.7955°N 0.0800°W |
| Height | Up to 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Hertford Town Council |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Rebuilt |
| Site history | |
| Built | 913: Anglo-Saxon burgh 1066: Motte-and-bailey 1170 - 1174: Rectangular castle 1540s: Royal Tudor Palace 17th - 20th Century: Private residence |
| Built by | Edward the Elder William the Conqueror Henry II Henry VIII William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury |
| In use | Occupied |
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