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Anstey Castle


Anstey Castle was in the village of Anstey, Hertfordshire (grid reference TL404330).

It was a 12th-century stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Eustace, Count of Boulogne. It passed into the hands of the medieval 'de Anstey' family in the mid-12th century and was strengthened during the Magna Carta war of 1215–16 by Nicholas de Anstey, an opponent of King John. Only the mound motte now remains.

Coordinates: 51°58′40″N 0°02′34″E / 51.97773°N 0.04276°E / 51.97773; 0.04276



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