It is such a beautiful city rich with Roman history. Above is a picture of the Roman wall in Verulamium park, and the reason the grass looks pretty much dead is because it was a scorcher of a day!
The old theatre in Verulamium
Sopwell Priory
2) Berkhamsted Castle.
Another motte-and-bailey. Originally built in 1066 after the battle of Hastings, this was a strategic move by William due to the fact that Berkhamsted was on a key route to the midlands via the Chiltern Hills. Over the years it had many owners, ranging from Thomas Becket to Piers Gaveston, and by the 16th century was in ruins.
3) Waytemore Castle, Bishop's Stortford.
And, yet another motte-and-bailey built after 1066 (haha!). This one is situated in a park and not far from the Wetherspoons. What a great town!
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