Castles · East of England
Pirton, Hertfordshire
In or near Apsley End.
Pirton, Hertfordshire — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin · 5.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pirton, Hertfordshire is a castle in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pirton is a village in Hertfordshire, known for its historical significance. The village features remnants of a castle, which dates back to the medieval period. This site contributes to the area's rich heritage within the Greater London region.
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Background
History
Pirton first appeared in official records in the Domesday Book in 1086 within the hundred of Hitchin. The village was then recorded as Peritone, meaning 'homestead of pears'. The parish church of St Mary was rebuilt in 1877, but with the remains of its 12th-century tower. It stands within the bailey of a former castle, Toot Hill. There is also a Methodist church. Pirton Grange, which was remodelled in the 18th century, is in the north of the parish, and is a particularly interesting, moated Elizabethan house with a timber-framed gatehouse. Hammonds Farm and Rectory Farm, with its tithe barn, are also Elizabethan.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9728, -0.3315
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Pirton
- Postcode
- SG5 3PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Pirton, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pirton War Memorial, Hertfordshire
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Toot Hill
Literary houses · 0.2 km
Pirton Toot Hill
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Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton
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Burial mounds & barrows · 1.6 km
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Holwell
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Oughtonhead Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.6 km
Oughtonhead Common
Forests & woodlands · 2.6 km
Markam's Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
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Pirton War Memorial, Hertfordshire
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Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pirton, Hertfordshire?
- Pirton, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3PT), in the parish of Pirton.
- What is Pirton, Hertfordshire?
- Pirton, Hertfordshire — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pirton, Hertfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3PT.
- Is Pirton, Hertfordshire a protected site?
- Yes — Pirton, Hertfordshire is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Pirton, Hertfordshire charge admission?
- Pirton, Hertfordshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pirton, Hertfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3PT.