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Hedingham Castle, in the village of Castle Hedingham, Essex, is arguably the best preserved Norman keep in England. [2] The castle fortifications and outbuildings were built around 1100, and the keep around 1140.
Spanning almost 900 years, Hedingham Castle has a rich and fascinating history. Built in the 12th century by one of the most noble families in England, the castle has hosted lords, ladies and royalty and is still owned by the direct descendants of the Earls of Oxford today.
Hedingham Castle, built in 1100, is arguably the best preserved Norman keep in England. Explore the Castle's history, see photos and prepare your visit.
Hedingham Castle is a large, probably late C11 ringwork castle surviving as upstanding, earthwork and buried remains. It sits on a natural spur of land overlooking the northern bank of the River Colne.
Castle Hedingham is now part of Braintree district. Click here for graphs and data of how Braintree has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Castle Hedingham itself, go to Units and Statistics .
The Hedingham Castle is one of the Norman-era castles located in Essex, England. The castle was originally constructed sometime in the 11th or 12th century. It was originally owned by a Norman lord, later acquired by Aubrey I.
Hedingham Castle keep was built in about 1140 by Aubrey de Vere. It stands over 34m high and its walls are immensely strong, being over 4m thick at the base. It is similar to the keep at Rochester and it may have been designed by the same architect – William de Corbeuil, Archbishop of Canterbury.
