Castles · East of England
Caister Castle
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Caister Castle — Grade I listed castle in West Caister, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Caister Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1432. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in West Caister, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6505°, 1.7011°.
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Heritage listing
Caister Castle is a 15th-century moated castle situated in the parish of West Caister, some 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the town of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk (grid reference TG504123). The castle had a 100 ft (33 m) high tower and was built between 1432 and 1446 by Sir John Fastolf, who (along with Sir John Oldcastle) was an inspiration for William Shakespeare's Falstaff. The castle suffered severe damage in 1469 when it was besieged and captured by the Duke of Norfolk. The castle, other than the tower, fell into ruin after 1600 when a new house was built nearby.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Caister Castle features a large collection of privately owned motor vehicles, including over 120 cars and 100 motorcycles, ranging from vintage to modern models. The exhibition center showcases various types of vehicles, including steam cars and electric vehicles, along with bicycles and horse-drawn vehicles.
From the Wikipedia article
Caister Castle is a 15th-century moated castle situated in the parish of West Caister, some 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the town of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk (grid reference TG504123). The castle had a 100 ft (33 m) high tower and was built between 1432 and 1446 by Sir John Fastolf, who (along with Sir John Oldcastle) was an inspiration for William Shakespeare's Falstaff. The castle suffered severe damage in 1469 when it was besieged and captured by the Duke of Norfolk. The castle, other than the tower, fell into ruin after 1600 when a new house was built nearby. The castle's tower is still intact and can be climbed by visitors.
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Background
History
A detailed inventory was made of Sir John Fastolf's personal goods after his death in 1459. It includes silver plate, equipment for his chapel, the clothes and tapestry in his wardrobe at Caister, his armour, and the furnishings in several named rooms and chambers at Caister Castle. Sir John Fastolf intended that the castle should be converted into an enormous chantry, to pray for his soul and that of his nearest and dearest; but as a result of various disputes about his will, it devolved instead to the Paston family, while the bulk of Fastolf's money went to endow Magdalen College in Oxford. Consequently, the castle features extensively in the 'Paston Letters', a unique collection of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6505, 1.7011
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- West Caister
- Postcode
- NR30 5SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Phone
- 01664 567707
- Established
- 1432
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth — 4.5 km
- Opening
- Monday 11th May to Friday 25th September
- Official site
- www.caistercastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5017844 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Caister Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caister Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caister Castle?
- Caister Castle is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR30 5SN), in the parish of West Caister.
- What is Caister Castle?
- Caister Castle — Grade I listed castle in West Caister, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caister Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR30 5SN.
- When was Caister Castle built?
- Built or established in 1432.
- Is Caister Castle a listed building?
- Caister Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Caister Castle charge admission?
- Caister Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Caister Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR30 5SN.