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Welcome to a
historical adventure
...in
one of the oldest motte and bailey
castles in England!
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The story begins with Duke
William of Normandy. After the defeat of Harold at the battle of
Hastings on 14th October 1066, William marched
with his army through southern England,
pillaging as he went. Crossing the Thames at Wallingford, he reached Berkhamsted.
Here he was met by Archbishop
Ealdred, the Bishops of Worcester and Hereford, Earls Eadwin and Morcar, and the chief men of
London, who swore allegiance to him, and
offered him the crown.William
proceeded to London where he was crowned
king on Christmas Day 1066.
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See Berkhamsted Local
History & Museum Society pages
for information on past events, newsletters, programme, publications,
acquisitions, members and related links
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