Stansted Mountfitchet castle.
Described as a motte and bailey castle it is more likely that it was a ringwork and bailey castle. The castle was built by Robert de Gernon who came to England with William I ,the family later changed their name to Mountfitchet. The castle was destroyed in 1215 when the then owner Richard (II) de Montfichet rebelled against King John and was the youngest of the barons to sign the Magna Carta. It was not rebuilt after this time. In 1980 work was started to reconstruct the castle leading historians, archaeologists and craftsmen were drafted in from all over the country to make the castle as accurate and authentic as possible. Although some people will dislike the way it has been done i think it is a fantastic place to take those of us who want to get a feel of what a Norman castle would have been like.
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Places to see in ( Stansted Mountfitchet - UK )
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Stansted Mountfitchet is an English village and civil parish in Uttlesford district, Essex, near the Hertfordshire border, 35 miles north of London. The village is served by Stansted Mountfitchet railway station. Stansted Mountfitchet is situated in north west Essex near the Hertfordshire border and 3 miles (5 km) north of Bishop's Stortford. Stansted Airport is 2 miles (3 km) from the village. The village has three primary schools (Bentfield Primary School, St Mary's (C of E) Primary School and Magna Carta Primary Academy), and one high school which was renamed the Forest Hall School in September, 2013.
Stansted was a Saxon settlement (the name means 'stony place' in Anglo-Saxon) and predates the Norman conquest, although it was not until this invasion that it acquired the suffix Mountfitchet from the Norman baron who settled there. A small remnant of his castle remains, around which a reconstruction of an early Norman castle has been built. Believed to have been fortified originally in the Iron Age, and subsequently by the Romans and Vikings, construction of the Norman castle began in 1066.
St Mary the Virgin's Church, built in the 1120s, is a redundant church under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The brick west tower was added in 1692. A chapel of ease dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist was built in 1889 nearer the centre of the village and is now the village church. Stansted Hall was built in 1871.
Other village attractions include the House on the Hill Toy Museum, which its owners claim is the largest toy museum in the World. Located next to Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066, both attractions are owned by Alan Goldsmith. The museum opened in 1991 and holds over 80,000 toys, mostly from the 1950s to the 1990s. A working windmill built in 1787 is in the village, and is open to the public once a month.
During the Second World War, the US Air Force constructed an airfield near the village. After the war ended, it was subsequently taken over by the government and developed as a commercial airport. Today, MAG Stansted Airport is accessible by road from Junction 8 of the M11 motorway, near Bishop's Stortford and direct by train from London Liverpool Street.
In March 2013, Stansted Mountfitchet was named as the UK's fourth most internet-friendly town. The Google eTown Awards recognise the top places where businesses are most actively embracing the web, and Stansted's high ranking reflects the increased use of the internet to spur economic growth. The results put Stansted in fourth place behind Richmond, in third, Edinburgh, in second, and Stratford upon Avon, which took the top spot.
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Mountfitchet Castle UK
recreated Norman castle and village
Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066 - Welcome Video
Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066 - Welcome Video
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A tour of Mountfitchet Castle
Some of the highlights of Mountfitchet Castle in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
House on the Hill Toy Museum - Mountfitchet Castle
Take a look round the world's biggest privately owned collection of toys, games and models at the House on the Hill Toy Museum, based at Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted. Remember, to get the latest collecting news delivered direct to your inbox every two weeks, sign up for our e-newsletter
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BXLNT day at the Norman village and castle and the Toy Museum at Mountfitchet, Stanstead.
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Winter at Mountfitchet Castle 2012
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Recent picture taken at Mountfitchet Castle - look what we found when we zoomed in
Mountfitchet Castle and the Toy Museum
Two trips in one day from 2010; Mountfitchet Castle and then Toy Museum (House on the Hill).
Stansted mountfichets walk and castle
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Year 4 and 5 Visit to Mountfichet Castle
Year 4 and 5 recently paid a visit to Mountfichet Castle, a Motte and Bailey fort that has been re-built.
Family photobombed by mysterious 'ghostly figure carrying a baby' during visit to haunted castle
Family snap photobombed by ghost! Tourists left astonished by spooky image carrying a babe-in-arms after visit to haunted castle
Family were visiting Crathes Castle, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire
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The 16th century site is said to be haunted by two women ghosts
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Mountfitchet Castle Part One
We take a trip over to Mountfitchet Castle. Featuring many chickens.
Chimneys - Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom - Awesome place!
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A delightful 17th century detached house situated in the heart of the historical Norman village of Stansted Mountfitchet, this inn is individually decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard.
Just 10 minutes by car from Stansted Airport and a 3 minute walk from Stansted Mountfitchet train station, the hotel is situated in the heart of a historic village with many properties dating back to the 16th century. There is a fine selection of restaurants all within a short walk of Chimneys, including 4 pubs and 6 restaurants as well as 3 take-out places. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break in this beautiful part of England or simply needing to be near Stansted Airport, you will enjoy your stay.
Unfortunately the hotel has no elevator.
Mountfitchet Castle
A Norman motte and bailey castle and village that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site in Essex.
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Stansted Mountfitchet (London Stansted Airport) , Essex, UK
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Stansted Mountfitchet (London Stansted Airport ), Essex, UK:
2. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport ***
3. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted ***
4. Novotel London Stansted Airport ****
5. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport ***
6. The Willows Guest House ***
7. Great Hallingbury Manor ****
8. Ramada London Stansted Airport ***
9. Days Inn London Stansted Airport ***
10. Linden House Stansted *****
Houses and flats for rent in Stansted Mountfitchet
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1. Waltham Close, Stansted Airport, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 1PP, United Kingdom, From € 110
Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal. Guests can enjoy stylish, non-smoking, modern rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped gym.
2. Thremhall Avenue, Stansted Airport, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 1PY, United Kingdom, From € 76
Just a kilometer from London Stansted Airport, this hotel provides a range of room types and its own restaurant and bar.
3. Thremhall Ave, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 1PY, United Kingdom, From € 76
Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers breakfasts from 04:00, and a restaurant dinner menu. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away.
4. Round Coppice Road, Bishops Stortford, CM24 1SF, United Kingdom, From € 81
With a stylish bar, the 4-star Novotel Hotel has an airport shuttle and modern bedrooms. The hotel is just a 6-minute bus ride from Stansted Airport terminal building. A 24-hour fitness room is available to guests and there is also a tranquil garden terrace on site.
5. Bassingbourn Road , Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 1QW, United Kingdom, From € 80
Located in Stansted Mountfitchet, 4.2 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Castle, Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Private parking is available on site.
6. Bambers Green, Takeley, CM22 6PE, United Kingdom, From € 78
Just 3.2 km from Stansted Airport, this 17th-century thatched cottage is in the scenic village of Bambers Green. The Willows Guest House offers free airport shuttles and free parking during your stay at the property.
7. Tilekiln Green, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7TJ, United Kingdom, From € 60
Just a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport, Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel offers free overnight parking and free high speed internet access. The Tudor style Manor is surrounded by scenic gardens, and has an award-winning restaurant, bar and lounge on site.
8. Birchanger Green Services, M11 Motorway J8, Old Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM23 5QZ, United Kingdom, From € 60
Ramada London Stansted Airport is located just off the M11, and only 4.8 km from Stansted Airport. This air-conditioned hotel offers modern en-suite rooms with unlimited free Wi-Fi, power showers and flat-screen TVs. Parking is free for the duration of the stay.
9. M11 Motorway, Junction 8, Old Dunmow Road, Stansted Airport, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5QZ, United Kingdom, From € 58
Just 5 minutes’ drive from Stansted Airport, this Days Inn is close to the M11 and provides free parking for guests. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.
10. 1-3 Silver Street, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8HA, United Kingdom, From € 101
Linden House is a stylish renovated 19th-century property, which is a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Stansted Mountfitchet railway station is a 5-minute walk and has services to London, Stratford, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Free WiFi is available.