Framlingham Castle, Medieval castle in Framlingham, England
The castle spans over 4 hectares with thirteen mural towers connected by a defensive curtain wall built from local flint materials.
After King John captured the castle in 1216 during the First Barons' War, Henry III returned it to Roger Bigod II the following year.
Mary Tudor gathered her supporters at Framlingham Castle in 1553 to secure her claim to the English throne after Edward VI's death.
The castle opens daily from April to October with guided tours explaining the medieval defensive systems and Tudor period architecture.
The castle design avoided the traditional central keep, instead relying on a system of connected towers for defense, rare for 12th-century English fortifications.
Location: Framlingham
Made from material: flint
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/framlingham-castle
GPS coordinates: 52.22422,1.34668
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
Suffolk encompasses a notable array of sites that reflect the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to World War II. The Norman fortresses of Framlingham and Eye, built in the 12th century, sit alongside Tudor residences like Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, while religious buildings such as St. Edmundsbury Cathedral and Leiston Abbey illustrate the region's medieval architecture. Local museums highlight lesser-known parts of history: Bawdsey Radar Museum documents military research that shaped British defense systems, and the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum preserves memories of aerial operations from 1943 to 1945. The Suffolk coast offers a variety of natural and heritage landscapes. Dunwich Heath features heathlands and beaches suitable for birdwatching, whereas sites like Pin Mill and Landguard Fort recall the maritime and defensive roles of this coast facing the North Sea. John Constable’s paintings have immortalized places like Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, shaping the visual identity of this English landscape. Estates such as Ickworth House in Bury St Edmunds and Easton Farm complete this panorama, revealing Georgian lifestyles and traditional agricultural practices of the county.
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Crown Hotel
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Framlingham War Memorial
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27, Castle Street
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29, Double Street
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20, Double Street
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East Gables
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19 And 21, Double Street
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2 And 4, Market Hill
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14 And 16, Double Street
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