Log Castle and Moat, Gibberd Garden, Harlow

An elm log castle complete with moat, created by Sir Frederick Gibberd for his grandchildren at his garden near Harlow. Sir Frederick noted, 'A castle is now the focus of the east vista, It was made this year as a defence against the neighbourhood village of Sawbridgenorth which is expanding rapidly into the Green Belt - a process called by planners - "Village Infilling". It is protected by a moat and drawbridge and manned by my grandchildren...There were no drawings of the Castle. I designed it as it was made, with the help of a JCB and an intelligent driver....the mess was indescribable.' The lower logs have subsequently been replaced with columns of concrete.