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The Charter Tower is a medieval stone structure located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. The tower dates from the 12th or 13th century and formed part of the defensive or administrative architecture associated with the settlement's development during the medieval period. The structure survives as a substantial stone tower, representing an important example of medieval building practice in the region. Its designation as an ancient monument recognises its historical significance to the understanding of Hemel Hempstead's medieval topography and urban development.
The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005260. View the official record →
The Charter Tower is a medieval stone structure located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005260.
The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead 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 1005260.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boxmoor House Roman villa (2.6 km), Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm (2.8 km), Dominican Priory (site of) (excluding inhabited parts) (5.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.