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TL 297-236 Hertfordshire England
Benington
Castle is a late 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by
Peter de Valoignes. In 1136, Roger de Valoignes founded the stone castle, when
a keep was added to the east side of the motte. In 1177, King Henry II had the
turris de Benintun demolished but in 1192 the castle was in use again. Only to
be finally destroyed in 1212, after Robert fitz Walter rebelled against King John.
Sadly only the foundations of the keep and the earthworks to the east and north
remain. In 1832, George Proctor added the neo-Norman gatehouse, summerhouse and
curtain wall. 2 miles north is Walkern Castle
and 14 miles east is Waytemore
Castle.
Benington Castle is located in the village centre, off Town Lane. 17 miles east of Luton, on the A505-A602.
The site is owned by the Benington Lordshire and is open, Easter, May Day and Spring Banks Holidays, Sunday 2:00-5:00pm, Monday 12:00-5:00pm. June 24th to July 2nd daily, 2:00-5:00pm and August Bank Holiday, Sunday, Monday 10:00-5:00pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 