History: The People of Berkhamsted Castle 1066 - 1547
Course details
Course code
Q00017702Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsBranch
BerkhamstedTutor
Michael LongFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJ
Level of study
Availability
Course overview
Course description
This is a course about people and their relationship to the Motte and Bailey castle in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Some of them have names, and their stories are well documented; others are anonymous and left no mark on the written record on the fortress that was Berkhamsted Castle, but their legacy lives on the physical remains of the castle. People who came to what will be the town of Berkhamsted were drawn there by the presence of a strategic royal fortress. It is the story of five centuries of powerful men and women: Kings, Queens, and members of the Blood Royal. There is rivalry, controversy, tragedy, brutal murder, destruction, invasion and tender affection. The constant is Berkhamsted Castle, the stone motte and bailey structure dating from a time after the Norman Conquest that has been the witness to these events that shaped our national past
-
We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
-
All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
