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Peacock at Mountfitchet Castle

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Peacock at Mountfitchet Castle
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Peacock at Mountfitchet Castle is a castle, fort or tower in Uttlesford, England. Perhaps the peacock strutted across broken stone while people watched from a distance. Maybe its tail opened like a green flame above the ruins. Imagine the bird owning the castle now, proud and unafraid.
A named place photographed at this map point in Uttlesford.
Built by William de Fitchet in the late 12th century, Mountfitchet Castle is remembered for its unique round keep and its role in the history of Hertfordshire. The name "Peacock" may refer to a local feature or tradition associated with the site.

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Photo: Richard Croft · CC BY-SA 2.0