What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Braintree.
Built by the de Hastingfield family in the 12th century, Castle Hedingham is important as one of the best-preserved motte-and-bailey castles in England and a key example of Norman military architecture in Essex.
Places near here
Hedingham Castle from Colne Valley Farm ParkCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
Hedingham CastleListed building · 74 yd
2, Castle LaneListed building · 148 yd
Church Square, Castle HedinghamCastle, fort or tower · 281 yd
Part of Rushley Green woodForest or wood · 537 yd
Colne Valley RailwayMuseum · 1497 yd
Castle HedinghamHeritage attraction · 1534 yd
Kendallscroft GroveWood · 1550 yd
Great Yeldham OakMemorial · 2.3 mi
MilestoneMonument or public art · 2.6 mi
Footpath to Hill FarmMountain or hill · 2.8 mi
Gestingthorpe Roman Villa (site of)Archaeological place · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Nick Barker · CC BY-SA 2.0