The substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. A palace complex was added in the 13th century. The situation of this place is said by Stukeley to correspond with the Roman station of Durocobrivae ; then it became […]
Benington Castle
Benington’s known history goes back to Saxon times when it was a fortified site used by the kings of Mercia. The remains of a Norman Motte and Bailey fortification are still clearly visible. The red brick manor house was built after a fire in about 1700. By 1832 George Proctor was in residence. He built […]
Knebworth House
One of England’s most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton – author of the words “The pen is mightier than the sword” – this beautiful gothic mansion is situated 29 miles north of London off the A1(M) at Stevenage. […]
Hatfield House
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, just 21 miles north of London, is a fine Jacobean House and Garden in a spectacular countryside setting. Built by Robert Cecil, Ist Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I from 1607 to 1611. There is a marvellous collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour on display The […]
Cathedral & Abbey Church Of St. Alban
This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago – more than 200 years before St Augustine arrived in Canterbury. Winner of Sandford Award 1986, 1991, 1996, 2003, 2008. Geograph