Castles · East of England
Denton Castle
In or near Alburgh.
Denton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Denton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 52.4555°, 1.3309°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Denton Castle is a motte and bailey castle built in the village of Denton, Norfolk, England.
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Background
History
Denton Castle was built after 1088, following the Norman invasion of England, probably by William d'Albini, who linked his estate at Denton to that at Buckenham, where he also built a castle. The motte is around 150 feet in diameter, surrounded by a protective ditch, with an adjacent, horseshoe-shaped bailey. The castle may have been destroyed around 1254. Today the castle is a scheduled monument. It was purchased by the National Trust in 1990 and forms part of the Trust's Darrow Wood pasture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4555, 1.3309
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Denton
- Postcode
- IP20 0AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q5259594 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Denton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castle Hill, Motte and Bailey - geograph.org.uk - 384115.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Denton Castle?
- Denton Castle is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP20 0AY), in the parish of Denton.
- What is Denton Castle?
- Denton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Denton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode IP20 0AY.
- Does Denton Castle charge admission?
- Denton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Denton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP20 0AY. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.