Hill forts · East of England
Baconsthorpe Castle
In or near Plumstead.
Baconsthorpe Castle — Grade I listed castle in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holt · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Baconsthorpe Castle is located in North Norfolk, postcode NR25 6PS, and the nearest railway station is Holt, which is 3.1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Baconsthorpe Castle is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1470. Constructed primarily of flint. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Christopher Heydon. Managed by English Heritage. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8987°, 1.1527°.
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From English Heritage
Visit the extensive ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Baconsthorpe Castle, historically known as Baconsthorpe Hall, is a ruined, fortified manor house near the village of Baconsthorpe, Norfolk, England. It was established in the 15th century on the site of a former manor hall, probably by John Heydon I and his father, William. John was an ambitious lawyer with many enemies and built a tall, fortified house, but his descendants became wealthy sheep farmers, and being less worried about attack, developed the property into a more elegant, courtyard house, complete with a nearby deer park.
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Background
Architecture
Baconsthorpe Castle, located north of Baconthorpe village in a valley formed by the River Glaven, is approached on the remains of a raised causeway from the south. The site consists of a moated inner court and a mere to the north, with an outer and an outermost court to the south. During the 16th century, the surrounding area formed pasture for sheep, although it is now used mainly for arable farming.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8987, 1.1527
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Bodham
- Postcode
- NR25 6PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Established
- 1470
- Nearest railway station
- Holt — 3.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4839962 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Baconsthorpe Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Baconsthorpe Castle from within the ruins.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baconsthorpe Castle?
- Baconsthorpe Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR25 6PS), in the parish of Bodham.
- What is Baconsthorpe Castle?
- Baconsthorpe Castle — Grade I listed castle in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Baconsthorpe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR25 6PS.
- When was Baconsthorpe Castle built?
- Built or established in 1470.
- Who owns Baconsthorpe Castle?
- Baconsthorpe Castle is owned by Christopher Heydon and operated by English Heritage.
- Is Baconsthorpe Castle a listed building?
- Baconsthorpe Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Baconsthorpe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Baconsthorpe Castle is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Baconsthorpe Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Baconsthorpe Castle is free to enter.