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Thetford Castle

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The partial remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle. Today only the mound remains, surrounded by extensive earthwork defenses, including twin ditches of considerable height and depth. The mound was erected on top of an earlier Iron Age hillfort. Thetford Castle is the largest motte in England.

The first castle on the site was built around 1067, immediately following the Norman invasion. The second was built during the turbulent civil war between followers of King Stephen and Queen Matilda during the mid 12th century. This castle was destroyed in 1174, leaving only the earthworks we can see today.
Castle Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 2ES

About Thetford Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: In the centre of Thetford, in Castle Park, off Castle Lane. Access at any time.
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Nearest Attractions Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - 0 miles (Museum) Thetford Priory - 0.6 miles (Abbey) Thetford Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 0.7 miles (Abbey) Thetford Warren Lodge - 2.3 miles (Historic Property) Euston Hall - 3.2 miles (Historic House) Grimes Graves - 6.3 miles (Prehistoric) Weeting Castle - 6.9 miles (Castle) Pakenham Water Mill - 9 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Thetford - 0.4 miles away Hingham - 15.3 miles away Diss - 15.4 miles away Swaffham - 16.8 miles away Wymondham - 18.8 miles away Castle Acre - 20.2 miles away Dereham - 20.3 miles away Downham Market - 20.9 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Shire Cottage - 10 miles from Thetford Castle North Lopham, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £360

1 West End Cottages - 10 miles from Thetford Castle Fornham All Saints, Suffolk Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £275

Owl Cottage - 12.8 miles from Thetford Castle Wortham, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £560

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Nearest Hotels

The Bell - 0.4 miles from Thetford Castle Thetford, Norfolk Stay from: £24.00

Wereham House Hotel - 0.4 miles from Thetford Castle Thetford, Norfolk Stay from: £45.00

Thomas Paine Hotel - 0.4 miles from Thetford Castle Thetford, Norfolk Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Fen House - 9.6 miles from Thetford Castle Pakenham, Norfolk From: £45.00

Peddars Way B&B - 10 miles from Thetford Castle Thetford, Norfolk From: £45.00

Pansthorne Bed & Breakfast - 10.5 miles from Thetford Castle South Lopham, Norfolk From: £50.00

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Thetford
Tourist Information Centre
4 White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk
England
IP24 2HA
Tel: 01842 820 689
Email: info@thetfordtourism.co.uk
Web: http://www.explorethetford.co.uk
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