The Hertford Castle
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The Castle,
The Wash,
Hertford
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Hertford castle is one the towns oldest buildings and is situated in The Wash, Hertford
The building referred to as Hertford Castle is in fact the gatehouse. The castle itself no longer stands but occupied the enclosed area behind the gatehouse.
James I of Scotland was a prisoner at Hertford Castle, as were the Templars. Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood at both Hatfield House and Hertford Castle.
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