The stone keep at Hedingham is arguably the best preserved Norman keep in England. It was constructed around 1141 by the De Veres, who had been awarded the land by William the Conqueror and who went on to be given the title Earls of Oxford. The keep owes its remarkable preservation to the little military action it saw, being attacked only once by King John. The 13th Earl, John de Vere, was commander of Henry Tudor's army at the Battle of Bosworth.
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The current owners have done an incredible job restoring the keep to its former glory and it's well worth a visit. The keep is also available to hire for weddings, with the top floor of the keep currently being transformed into accommodation so you can also stay overnight!
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Check them out here - www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/
The vlog is also really interesting if you want to find out how much work has been involved in restoring the keep - www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/blo...
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