A moated 15th century manor house in a peaceful countryside setting. The fortified manor house was expanded and rebuilt several times over the course of two centuries by the Heydon family.
Baconsthorpe,
Norfolk,
England
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
Extensive remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle built by the powerful Earl of Surrey, William de Warenne shortly after the Norman conquest. The earthwork defenses are among the best preserved in England from the Norman period. At the other end of the village is Castle Acre Priory, a well preserved 11th century Cluniac abbey also established by de Warenne.
Priory Road,
Castle Acre,
East Anglia,
Norfolk,
England,
PE32 2AJ
12th century castle with the oddly redundant name, built by Henry Albini to celebrate his marriage to the widow of Henry I. Beautifully preserved rectangular keep surrounded by 12 acres of earthwork defenses.
Castle Rising,
King's Lynn,
Norfolk,
England,
PE31 6AH
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
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
A 12th century moated manor house built by the De Plaiz family. The site was first occupied in the late 10th or early 11th century, but around 1180 the De Plaiz family constructed a fortified manor house within a rectangular moat enclosure.
Hall. Sitting/dining room with electric fire and doors to patio. Archway to well equipped kitchen with range cooker and door to garden. Bathroom/WC. Wet room. … more >> Sleeps 8
Norwich is best known for the cathedral and castle that dominate the Norwich skyline. On walking through this fantastic city, youﾒll soon realise that these medieval streets are filled with endless historic buildings for you to discover. This modern hotel is a great base for days out; enjoy the Norfolk … more >>
The Maids Head Hotel is a popular hotel in the heart of the city centre, located opposite the famous Norman Cathedral, making it the perfect place to stay if you're visiting the historic city of Norwich. The hotel is also a perfect base to explore the many attractions in Norwich … more >>
