Berkhamsted Castle

The town of Berkhamsted owed its importance in the Middle Ages to its Norman Castle. William the Conqueror gave the castle to his half brother, Robert, who constructed the unusual double moat. The castle was abandoned in 1495 and fell into ruin.

Berhamsted Castle Berhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted is 5 miles south east of Tring.

For more details, visit the Berkhamsted Castle website or the English Heritage website.

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