Hill forts · East of England
Saffron Walden Castle
In or near Littlebury.
Saffron Walden Castle — former medieval castle in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Saffron Walden Castle, the nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the castle is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CB10 2BS.
About
Saffron Walden Castle is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1141. Constructed primarily of flint. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "former medieval castle in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0255°, 0.2420°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Walden Castle was a medieval castle in Essex, England, built during the Anarchy of the 12th century. Only the ruined core of the structure remains today.
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Background
History
Walden Castle was built in the town of Saffron Walden in Essex at the start of the civil war known as the Anarchy by Geoffrey de Mandeville, with much of the work occurring between 1141 and 1143. It was one of several castles built by de Mandeville to reinforce his power across the region. The castle stood on a natural high point within the town () and had a square Norman keep and bailey wall, forming a substantial fortification. Geoffrey de Mandeville died during a siege the following year (in Burwell), still not having reclaimed Walden. It is told in the Gesta Stephani that, when de Mandeville was dispossessed, Stephen had placed the castle and its domains in the custody (but not the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0255, 0.2420
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Saffron Walden
- Postcode
- CB10 2BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Established
- 1141
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4185821 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Walden Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Walden Castle, Saffron walden - geograph.org.uk - 154528.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saffron Walden Castle?
- Saffron Walden Castle is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB10 2BS), in the parish of Saffron Walden.
- What is Saffron Walden Castle?
- Saffron Walden Castle — former medieval castle in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Saffron Walden Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB10 2BS.
- When was Saffron Walden Castle built?
- Built or established in 1141.
- Is Saffron Walden Castle a listed building?
- Saffron Walden Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Saffron Walden Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Saffron Walden Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saffron Walden Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB10 2BS.