Pleshey Castle is a medieval fortified manor house situated in Essex, England. The castle's architecture dates back to the 15th century, with a mix of Tudor and Gothic styles. The structure features a central courtyard surrounded by four ranges of buildings, with the great hall being the most impressive feature. The hall boasts a high ceiling, large windows, and a grand stone fireplace. The castle's walls are constructed from local flint and rubble, with a moat surrounding the perimeter. Pleshey Castle has undergone several restorations and is now a private residence, but it remains a significant historical landmark and a popular tourist destination.
Good walk round from Pleshey to Great Waltham and back. Beautiful countryside and village pubs for break. Needed to make appointment to visit Pleshey Castle.
Built in the 12th Century by the de Mandeville family, Pleshey Castle is said to be one of the finest surviving examples of an earthen motte and bailey castle of the type built around the time of the Norman conquest. Unfortunately, not much of the castle can be seen from the road or the public path which goes around part of the bailey, but the moat can be seen in places. A sign in the village displays a telephone number where appointments to view can be made with a local estate agent (presumably the castle is not for sale).
Although I had a positive experience, I was unable to gain entry due to the locked doors.
You can't go in. Mind you the village is very nice on a sunny day.
Nice place to stop whilst walking
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Good for kids
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Good walk round from Pleshey to Great Waltham and back. Beautiful countryside and village pubs for break. Needed to make appointment to visit Pleshey Castle.
Built in the 12th Century by the de Mandeville family, Pleshey Castle is said to be one of the finest surviving examples of an earthen motte and bailey castle of the type built around the time of the Norman conquest. Unfortunately, not much of the castle can be seen from the road or the public path which goes around part of the bailey, but the moat can be seen in places. A sign in the village displays a telephone number where appointments to view can be made with a local estate agent (presumably the castle is not for sale).
Although I had a positive experience, I was unable to gain entry due to the locked doors.
You can't go in. Mind you the village is very nice on a sunny day.
Nice place to stop whilst walking
Cool
