Part of the UK Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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List of Castles in England, Hadleigh - HyltonA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Page 1
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh, Essex, England The remains of a 13th century castle standing on high ground over the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in 1215 by Hubert de Burgh. It was later expanded and strengthened by Edward III into a comfortable (for the time) royal residence. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Open at any time. South of the A13 at Hadleigh. Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Hedingham Castle
Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, CO9 3DJ This 1140 Norman keep is the only remaining part of the medieval castle and Tudor buildings, stronghold of the de Vere family for 550 years. Banqueting Hall with Minstrels' Gallery. The grounds afford peaceful woodland and lakeside walks. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: on the B1058 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Helmsley Castle
Helmsley, North York Moors, Yorkshire, England, YO62 5AB A large and imposing 12th century castle overlooking the market town of Helmsley, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. Helmsley Castle was built in 1120 by Walter Espec, who was also responsible for the founding of nearby Rievaulx Abbey and Kirkham Priory. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Just off the market square in Helmsley. Paid and free parking available. Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Herstmonceux Castle
Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, England, BN27 1RN Red brick moated castle of 1440's, built by Ralph Fiennes, whose family crest is displayed over the entrance. Now home to the International Study Centre of Queen's University (Canada), so the interior cannot be viewed. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 4 m E Hailsham, on A271 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Hever Castle
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, England, TN8 7NG The 13th century moated castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. See exhibitions on Henry VIII and Anne, as well as a room devoted to a rather grisly display of medieval instruments of torture. Enjoy extensive gardens and a hedge maze. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3 m SE Edenbridge off B2026 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Hurst Castle
Keyhaven, Lyminghurst, Hampshire, England, PO41 0PB One of Henry VIII's coastal forts, completed in 1544. Hurst Castle occupies a position on a spit of land, projecting into the western end of the Solent. The castle consists of a circular keep with projecting towers, with a large enclosure to landward. Charles I was briefly imprisoned here before … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: on Pebble Spit; take ferry from Keyhaven Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Hylton Castle
Hylton Dene, Tyne and Wear, England Hylton Castle was a medieval fortified manor house. The only remainder of the castle is the grandiose gatehouse tower, which originally stood at the west gateway of the house. The gatehouse was constructed around 1400 AD by Sir William Hylton, and acted as the main residence for the Hylton familiy … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Just north of the A1231. Parking in the town centre. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizIn 1400 this Welsh landowner's private dispute with neighbour Reginald de Grey sparked a Welsh rebellion This Day in British History12 February, 1554 Lady Jane Grey executed Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland Monarch Mayhem
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