Waytemore Castle
| Waytemore Castle | |
|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire | |
The castle motte | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle Ruins |
| Owner | Bishop's Stortford Town Council |
| Open to the public | On Request |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
Waytemore Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°52′19″N 0°09′47″E / 51.871934°N 0.162959°E |
| Grid reference | grid reference TL4900421473 |
| Site history | |
| Built | c.12th Century |
| Built by | Normans |
| Materials | Stone |
Waytemore Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire, England. The remains are a Grade I listed structure.
This began as a motte and bailey castle in the time of William the Conqueror. A rectangular great tower was added on the motte in the 12th century. It was improved in the 13th century during the reign of King John and a licence to crenellate was granted in the mid-14th century. It was slighted after the Civil War. In the 17th century it was used as a prison.
Only earthworks, the large motte and foundations of a square tower can now be seen.