Castles · London
Pirton, Hertfordshire
Pirton, Hertfordshire — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pirton, Hertfordshire is a castle in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Pirton is a village in Hertfordshire, known for its historical significance. The village features remnants of a castle, which dates back to the medieval period. This site contributes to the area's rich heritage within the Greater London region.
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Background
History
Pirton first appeared in official records in the Domesday Book in 1086 within the hundred of Hitchin. The village was then recorded as Peritone, meaning 'homestead of pears'. The parish church of St Mary was rebuilt in 1877, but with the remains of its 12th-century tower. It stands within the bailey of a former castle, Toot Hill. There is also a Methodist church. Pirton Grange, which was remodelled in the 18th century, is in the north of the parish, and is a particularly interesting, moated Elizabethan house with a timber-framed gatehouse. Hammonds Farm and Rectory Farm, with its tithe barn, are also Elizabethan.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9728, -0.3315
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Pirton
- Postcode
- SG5 3PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
Sources
- wikipedia: Pirton, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pirton, Hertfordshire?
- Pirton, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3PT), in the parish of Pirton.
- Does Pirton, Hertfordshire charge admission?
- Pirton, Hertfordshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pirton, Hertfordshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3PT. It sits within the Hitchin parliamentary constituency.