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Castles in Norfolk
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Caister Castle
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The remains of a 15th century castle surrounded by a moat. The castle was built by Sir John Fastolf, who was the model for Shakespeare's Falstaff. Fastolf built Caister Castle between 1432 and 1446, with a tower that reaches 100 feet in height. Caister was besieged and taken by the Duke of Norfolk in 1468. It was later in the possession of the Paston family, famous for the Paston Letters detailing the rise and fall of the family during the later medieval period. Caister Castle fell into disrepair in the 17th century.
Caister-on-Sea,
Norfolk,
England,
NR30 5SN
Attraction Type:
Castle
Location: On Castle Lane, just west of Caister on Sea, off the A1064
Website: Caister Castle
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Norwich Castle
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William the Conqueror built the first castle atop a high mound in 1067, using the townsfolk as forced labour. The present Norwich Castle was built 60 years later. The castle is now a museum housing local art, silver, glass, and porcelain, as well as archaeological remains and armour.
Castle Meadow,
Norwich,
East Anglia,
Norfolk,
England,
NR1 3JU
Attraction Type:
Castle
Website: Norwich Castle
Email: museums@norfolk.gov.uk
Phone: 01603 493636
Fax: 01603 493623
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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.
Castle Lane,
Thetford,
Norfolk,
England,
IP24 2ES
Attraction Type:
Castle
Location: In the centre of Thetford, in Castle Park, off Castle Lane. Access at any time.
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