Very little remains of Saffron Walden Castle, but what is here is well worth seeing for it is a fine example of a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress founded by the De Manville family. Later, in 1347, Humphrey de Bohun founded the stone castle when he was granted a license to crenellate.
Little is known of the castle's rebuilding, nor of its occupation and history. Most of the earthworks are now levelled, but there remains interesting lower storey's of a large keep and forebuilding which seem to have gained protection from the motte. Behind the rubble walls are traces of a spiral stair, central pier base and a well shaft. The main bailey shows the layout of surrounding streets and reflects the line of the inner bailey.
These evocative remains can be seen off Church Street in the grounds of the museum.
a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex
(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)The outstanding feature of Saffron Walden is its rich variety of properties tangled around its web of ancient streets...
a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex
(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW)This enchanting village with its unusual name lies at the western boundary of the county. Its quaint name comes from the joining of Great and Little Ambo in the 17th century...
in the county of Essex
(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)The village of Thaxted is stunningly beautiful with many reminders that it was once and perhaps always has been an extremely prosperous place...
a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire
(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S)There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around...
in the county of Suffolk
(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NE)The Stour Valley footpath leads into Kedington which has several eye catching focal points, including a pretty arched bridge spanning the river and a lovely 18th-century watermill...
All towns in Essex
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An ancient royal hunting ground, designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve...
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