What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Uttlesford.
Built by the de Walden family in the 12th century, Walden Castle was an important Norman stronghold and administrative centre in the area. It is remembered for its strategic role in controlling the region and for the later construction of Saffron Walden's town walls and market infrastructure.
Places near here
Saffron Walden - St. Mary's Church interiorChurch, cross or graveyard · 1 yd
Saffron Walden AmazesHeritage attraction · 76 yd
King Edward Vi Almshouses, Central Block and ChapelListed building · 158 yd
Fry Art GalleryGallery · 221 yd
The Children of CalaisMemorial · 281 yd
Viewing platform and standing stone in the centre of the maze, Bridge End GardenAncient stone or rock art · 482 yd
Walden Castle, Saffron waldenCastle, fort or tower · 498 yd
Saffron Walden War MemorialHeritage place · 552 yd
Sir William's PlantationWood · 738 yd
Boundary stoneMonument or public art · 1060 yd
Conduit PlantationWood · 1750 yd
The CloseListed building · 174 ydOther information
Photo: Trudi Barr · CC BY-SA 2.0