Castle Hedingham

Welcome. Use the links in the navigation panel to the left of this page to access the information on this site, or see the external links (below) if you are seeking information about the village which isn't covered here. If you administer or know of a website which you think is relevant to the village and which I haven't listed, please let me know using the email link on the left.

Location

Castle Hedingham is situated in the north of Essex, about 20 miles west of Colchester and 30 miles east of Cambridge. It is at 51^o59'25" North, 0^o36'00 East - this small download will show its location in Google Earth. The village's Ordnance Survey grid reference is TL785355; click here for a map.

Watercolour painting of Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham.

I have begun to play with Google Sketchup, and have created a virtual model of the keep at Hedingham Castle which can be loaded in Google Earth. It's a bit basic (at least at the moment) because I haven't the patience to tweak what I've done, but feel free to download my creation, which will open in Google Earth if double clicked.

I'm always grateful to receive comments about, and contributions to, these pages. I'm particularly indebted to Holly McKenzie, who has transcribed an enormous amount of information from the records held at the Essex Records Office into Excel format. Holly has kindly allowed me to publish them here, where they should provide an invaluable resource for anyone researching family or local history.

External Links

Hedingham Castle - the official website; use this especially if you're planning a visit.

Essex County Council / English Heritage report - Historic Towns in Essex, Castle Hedingham - This is an excellent document which is, in my opinion, the most accurate account of the village's development. PDF document.

Michael Cook's web page about Hedingham Castle; a comprehensive history of Hedingham Castle and the de Vere family. Beware of the links on this page, though - it has not been updated for many years.

Channel 4's website produced to complement their “Castles” series – a complete microsite on Hedingham Castle, including an accurate chronology and superb virtual tours of the castle. Highly recommended!

Robert Carney's website - amazing models of Hedingham Castle – especially if you're a Lego fan!

Castle Hedingham's page on Myspace - quite amusing. I'd like to know who created this page; perhaps you'd let me know if it was you!

St Nicholas Church - the official website, which includes details of services, events, etc.

De Vere Primary School - the official website, usually including examples of children's work.

Colne Valley Railway - located close to the village, this working railway has recreated a steam age station.

Thirzah.co.uk Local genealogical links, including details of gravestone inscriptions from Sible Hedingham churchyard

History House page about Castle Hedingham - useful links

Jane Greatorex - details of her book, "Surgeons & Apothecaries of Castle Hedingham, Essex"

Castle Hedingham Youth Hostel (Note that the hostel is due to close at the end of August 2008) 7 Falcon Square, CO9 3BU. Tel - within UK 0870 770 5756; outside UK (+44) 1787 460799. email castlehed@yha.org.uk

Castle Hedingham Tennis Club - official website

Castle Hedingham Surgery

Studio Elegance - Photographic studio