
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Dacorum.
Berkhamsted Castle was originally built in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest, and was held by various noble families, including the powerful de Vere Earls of Oxford. It is remembered for its historical role as a royal favourite, frequently used by English monarchs for hunting and as a residence.
Places near here
MotteArchaeological place · 266 yd
The ChapelRuins · 295 yd
Berkhamsted motte and bailey castleScheduled monument · 300 yd
Berkhamsted CastleCastle · 305 yd
Milestone 61Monument or public art · 494 yd
The BooteListed building · 558 yd
Berkhamsted HillMountain / peak · 720 yd
War Memorial, Berkhamsted CommonHeritage place · 1330 yd
War MemorialMonument · 1372 yd
Frithsden BeechesWood · 1.1 mi
Sandpit GreenWood · 1.3 mi
Pipers HillMountain / peak · 2.3 miOther information
Photo: Alan Simkins · CC BY-SA 2.0