Hertford Castle was used as an occasional royal residence from 1174 until the reign of Elizabeth I, by which time it had been considerably reduced in size. In 1630, the castle was granted to William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury. It would remain with the Salisbury heirs until the 20th century, when it was given to the town of Hertford. Only framents of the stronghold remain, including the mout, postern gate, octagonal tower, and late-15th-century gatehouse.
Exhibition History:
"Of Green Leaf, Bird, and Flower" : Artists' Books and the Natural World (Yale Center for British Art, May 15, 2014-August 10, 2014)
