More information : A wooden fortress is said to have existed at Aldreth according to the 13th century historian, Matthew Paris. It was known as "Hereward`s Castle". It also recorded that a castle was built at Aldreth by Nigellus, Bishop of Ely, as a defence against King Stephen (1135-54). (1)
The castle of Alrehede is mentioned by the `Liber Eliensis` in connection with the defence of the Isle of Ely in 1069-71. It was refortified in 1139. "Identification is doubtful but a suggested site is Belsar`s Hill, Willingham" (TL 47 SW 24)". (2) |