Castle Rising Castle, Medieval castle in Castle Rising, England
The stone keep stands among extensive earthworks covering 5 hectares, featuring three baileys and defensive structures built from local materials in 1138.
William d'Aubigny II constructed the fortress after his marriage to Adeliza of Louvain, later serving as residence for Queen Isabella from 1327.
The castle incorporates Norman architectural elements, including a chapel from 1100 and Romanesque designs with pilaster buttresses throughout the structure.
The castle opens from April to November between 10am and 6pm, with reduced winter hours from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
The structure minted coins for Stephen of England during the civil war period, indicating its economic importance in medieval times.
Location: Castle Rising
Inception: 1138
Founders: William d'Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel
Architectural style: Norman architecture
Website: http://castlerising.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.79249,0.46947
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:09
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