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Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification established in the late eleventh century, likely constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The castle comprises a substantial motte surrounded by two baileys, with the inner bailey containing evidence of stone structures, and represents one of the more elaborate examples of this castle type in England. The site was strategically positioned to control the Bulbourne Valley and played a significant administrative and defensive role in Norman Hertfordshire. The earthworks remain substantially intact, preserving the characteristic topography of motte and bailey construction despite later modifications and the eventual abandonment of the site in the medieval period.
Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010756. View the official record →
Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle is a Norman fortification established in the late eleventh century, likely constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010756.
Berkhamsted motte and bailey castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1010756.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hertfordshire Grim's Ditch: 210m long section immediately north west of Woodcock Hill (2.4 km), Marlin Chapel Farm moated site (3.3 km), Moated site at Grove Farm, Ashley Green (4.1 km).
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