Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet

Name: Mountfitchet Castle
Address: 12 Grove Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8SP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1279 813237

#1 among attractions in Stansted Mountfitchet

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet

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Stansted Mountfitchet Castle, also termed simply Mountfitchet Castle, is a Norman ringwork and bailey fortification in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England. The site is currently in use as a Living history museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°54'10"N, 0°12'6"E

Address

12 Grove HillStansted Mountfitchet CM24 8SP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1279 813237

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Day trips

Mountfitchet Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Nicholas' Church, South Mill Arts, Hatfield Forest, Waytemore Castle.

4.1 miNW
Church
St Nicholas' Church
106 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, St Nicholas' Church stands as a beacon of history and spirituality. This historic church, often characterized by its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere, is a testament to the enduring legacy of religious buildings in...
3.2 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
South Mill Arts, Bishop's Stortford
81 min walk • South Mill Arts is a venue for theatre, contemporary arts and culture, local history, and conferences in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England. One of the buildings, today Bishop's Stortford Museum, was the birthplace of Cecil Rhodes.
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Hatfield Forest
85 min walk • Hatfield Forest is a 403.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, three miles east of Bishop's Stortford. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site. It is owned and managed by the National Trust. A medieval warren in the forest is a Scheduled Monument.
2.7 miSW
History museum, Forts and castles
Waytemore Castle, Bishop's Stortford
69 min walk • Waytemore Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The remains are a Grade I listed structure. This began as a motte and bailey castle in the time of William the Conqueror. A rectangular great tower was added on the motte in the 12th century.
6.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Henry Moore Foundation
177 min walk • The Henry Moore Foundation is a registered charity in England, established for education and promotion of the fine arts — in particular, to advance understanding of the works of Henry Moore. The charity was set up with a gift from the artist in 1977.
5.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Clavering Castle
131 min walk • Clavering Castle remains are situated in the small parish village of Clavering in the county of Essex, England, 50m north of the church of St Mary and St Clement on the southern bank of the River Stort, some 10 kilometres north of Bishop's Stortford.
0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stansted Mountfitchet
16 min walk • St Mary the Virgin's Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
5.3 miE
Monastery
Tilty Abbey
136 min walk • Tilty Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Tilty, Essex, England. It was dissolved 3 March 1536. The chapel, with a nave built circa 1220, became a parish church and has survived, with later alterations and extensions.
~1850 ftW
Windmill
Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill, Stansted Mountfitchet
9 min walk • Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill is a grade II* listed Tower mill at Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England which is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It has been restored and can turn by wind.
4.9 miE
Park
Easton Lodge
126 min walk • Easton Lodge was a Victorian Gothic style stately home in Little Easton and north-west from Great Dunmow, Essex, England. Once famous for its weekend society gatherings frequented by the Prince of Wales, it was one of many country houses destroyed during the 20th century.
5.9 miNE
Windmill
Debden Windmill
150 min walk • Debden Windmill is a grade II listed Tower mill at Debden, Essex, England which has been converted to residential use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mountfitchet Castle?

Nearby attractions include Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill, Stansted Mountfitchet (9 min walk), Arthur Findlay College, Stansted Mountfitchet (16 min walk), St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stansted Mountfitchet (16 min walk).