Castles · East of England
Castle Acre Castle and town walls
In or near Great Massingham.
Castle Acre Castle and town walls — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Paterson — 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 Castle and town walls is a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Castle Acre Castle is a well-preserved motte-and-bailey castle located in a historic village in Norfolk. Visitors can explore the castle, the Bailey Gate, and the surrounding area, which includes one of England's best-preserved monastic sites, 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 Castle and town walls are located in the East Midlands. This medieval fortification features significant remnants of its 12th-century origins, including earthworks and stone walls. The site is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical importance and architectural significance.
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Background
Architecture
Castle Acre Castle comprises three main earthworks: a motte and inner bailey to the north, an outer bailey to the south, and a barbican to the north-east. The medieval settlement of Castle Acre was linked to the western edge of the castle, and enclosed by its own circuit of earthwork defences and walls. Historic England consider the castle's huge defensive earthworks to be "among the finest surviving in England" The route into the earthwork barbican was guarded by a gateway and a bridge. The inner bailey comprises a roughly circular earthwork, up to 9.5 m high, topped by the remains of a stone curtain wall and protected by ditches, now about 3 m deep. The earthworks form a raised motte,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7030, 0.6932
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Established
- 1140
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Castle Acre Castle and town walls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre Castle and town walls?
- Castle Acre Castle and town walls is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AY), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- What is Castle Acre Castle and town walls?
- Castle Acre Castle and town walls — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Castle and town walls?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2AY.
- When was Castle Acre Castle and town walls built?
- Built or established in 1140.
- Is Castle Acre Castle and town walls a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Acre Castle and town walls is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle Acre Castle and town walls charge admission?
- Castle Acre Castle and town walls typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Castle and town walls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AY. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.