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East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

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Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

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Location: Castle Acre, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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January 11, 2019

Hiking

Castle Acre Castle was built shortly after the Battle of Hastings by the first William de Warenne, a close associate of William the Conqueror. It's an extraordinarily well-preserved example of a motte-and-bailey castle and is hailed as one of the country's most impressive Norman earthworks. The site is owned by English Heritage and is free to enter.

June 3, 2018

Hiking

The castle site may date from the Iron Age, but the Normans added the mound. The 11th century castle was built by William de Warren, the first Earl of Surrey, who also built the extensive Priory for the Cluniac order. Of the castle, which was rebuilt in the 1140ies, the massive earthworks and the Bailey gate are the most substantial survivors. ENGLISH HERITAGE site, no admission fee.

June 13, 2020

Hiking

Small car park, get there early to get a space.

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Castle Acre Priory – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

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Informations

Elevation 80 m

During daylight hours

Free

Contacts

Pye’s Lane, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2XB

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-acre-castle-and-bailey-gate

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Location: Castle Acre, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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