Hadleigh Castle

United Kingdom / England / Canvey Island /
 castle, ruins
The romantic ruins of a once royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1230 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified as a strong royal residence in 1360-70 by Edward III. The barbican and the two striking eastern drum towers - one seemingly used by Georgian revenue men looking out for smugglers - are his work. Recent archaeological research has also discovered evidence of Roman activity here.

painting by Constable
geocoded Art
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadleigh_Castle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   51°32'39"N   0°36'32"E
This article was last modified 15 years ago