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Berkhamsted Seigeworks

In the civil parish of Berkhamsted.
In the historic county of Hertfordshire (Modern Authority of Hertfordshire, 1974 county of Hertfordshire).

The outer earth works to the north and east of Berkhamstead Castle, consisting of a bank with bastions have been interpreted as the possible remains of siegeworks, the castle was attacked in 1216, the fact that they are on higher ground may support the theory of siegeworks. However Remfry suggests they are additional defences built before the siege

This site has been described as a;
Siege Work.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Earthworks remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SP995082

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Good for landscape form and features

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Good for general location

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PastScape number; 346252

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This record last updated on Friday, April 6, 2007

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