Hedingham Castle
Castle in Essex, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Norman-era castle. For the village surrounding the castle, see Castle Hedingham.
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. However, the keep is the only major medieval structure that has survived, albeit less two turrets. It is a Grade I listed building[3] and a scheduled monument.[4] The keep is open to the public.[5][6]
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Hedingham Castle | |
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Type | Castle |
Architectural style | Romanesque |
Address | Castle Hedingham, Essex, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 51°59′33″N 0°36′04″E |
Owner | The Lindsay family[1] |
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