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The most notable event in the town's history occurred in December 1066. After William the Conqueror defeated King Harold's Anglo-Saxon army at the Battle of Hastings, the Anglo-Saxon leadership surrendered to the Norman encampment at Berkhamsted. The event was recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
History of Berkhamsted. ‘Berkhamsted is a lively town set in a valley of the Chiltern Hills with a history going back beyond Saxon times. Its claim to fame includes strong royal, literary and...
Berkhamsted, town (parish), Dacorum borough, administrative and historic county of Hertfordshire, southeastern England, 28 miles (45 km) northwest of London. It lies on an old coaching route along the valley of the River Bulbourne of the Chiltern Hills, which now contains modern road, rail, and
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Berkhamsted is a lively town set in a valley of the Chiltern Hills with a history going back beyond Saxon times. Its claim to fame includes strong royal, literary and teaching connections.’....
26 mag 2024 · May 26, 2024. Introduction. Nestled in the picturesque town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, lies the captivating ruins of Berkhamsted Castle. This once-mighty Norman stronghold has stood witness to nearly a millennium of English history, playing host to kings, queens, and legendary figures.
26 mag 2024 · Description. History of Berkhamsted Castle. Berkhamsted Castle was first built as a timber motte-and-bailey castle in the late 11th century. One of the most important early Norman castles, it controlled the northern approach to London, 30 miles away.
Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society. Home. The aim of the Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society is to encourage the study and appreciation of local history, genealogy and other subjects of historical interest.
