Castles · East of England
Castle Acre Bailey Gate
In or near Great Massingham.
Castle Acre Bailey Gate — a Grade I-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Acre Bailey Gate is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Castle Acre is a historic village in Norfolk featuring a well-preserved Norman castle and the Bailey Gate, which are part of a planned settlement from the 11th and 12th centuries. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive earthworks and the surrounding area, including the nearby Castle Acre Priory.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Acre Bailey Gate is a Grade I listed castle located in the East Midlands. It serves as the main entrance to the medieval castle of Castle Acre. The gatehouse is a notable example of 12th-century military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7035, 0.6882
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5049977 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castle Acre Bailey Gate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre Bailey Gate?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AF), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- What is Castle Acre Bailey Gate?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate — a Grade I-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Bailey Gate?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2AF.
- Is Castle Acre Bailey Gate a listed building?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Castle Acre Bailey Gate a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Acre Bailey Gate is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle Acre Bailey Gate charge admission?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Bailey Gate?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AF. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.