Where is Waytemore Castle?

Waytemore Castle is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM23 2EL), in the parish of Bishop's Stortford.

How do I get to Waytemore Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM23 2EL.

Is Waytemore Castle a listed building?

Waytemore Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Does Waytemore Castle charge admission?

Waytemore Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Waytemore Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM23 2EL.

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Waytemore Castle

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Waytemore Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Bishop's Stortford · 0.6 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Waytemore Castle is located in East Hertfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Bishop's Stortford, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CM23 2EL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Waytemore Castle is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Waytemore Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire, England. The remains are a Grade I listed structure. This began as a motte and bailey castle in the time of William the Conqueror. A rectangular great tower was added on the motte in the 12th century. It was improved in the 13th century during the reign of King John and a licence to crenellate was granted in the mid-14th century. It was slighted after the Civil War. In the 17th century it was used as a prison. Only earthworks, the large motte and foundations of a square tower can now be seen.

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History

Some historians believe the mound began as a Celtic barrow, or grave mound, while others think it was a Saxon ‘burh’, a moated and stockaded fortress adapted early in the 10th century by Edward the Elder as a defence against the invading Danes. It was previously thought that Waytemore Castle got its name from the word "wayte", thought to be Saxon, meaning a place of ambush, and "more" meaning a fen or marsh. The historian Jacqueline Cooper, however, thinks it more likely that "waite" is a corruption of "thwaite", taken from an Old Norse word which means "forest clearing". The word "marr" is another Old Norse word, meaning "boggy place". If so, then this suggests that the later built Norman…

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Coordinates: 51.8720, 0.1629
County: Hertfordshire
District: East Hertfordshire
Parish: Bishop's Stortford
Postcode: CM23 2EL
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
Nearest railway station: Bishop's Stortford — 0.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q4917439 (CC0)
wikipedia: Waytemore Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waytemore Castle?: Waytemore Castle is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM23 2EL), in the parish of Bishop's Stortford.
What is Waytemore Castle?: Waytemore Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Waytemore Castle?: The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM23 2EL.
Is Waytemore Castle a listed building?: Waytemore Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Does Waytemore Castle charge admission?: Waytemore Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Waytemore Castle?: The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM23 2EL.

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