Castle Acre Castle, Norman fortress in Castle Acre, England
The stone keep and extensive earthwork defenses of Castle Acre Castle span across 4.25 hectares along the River Nar valley in Norfolk.
William de Warenne constructed the initial fortification in 1070, which evolved from a timber structure into a substantial stone castle by 1140.
The transformation from Saxon fortress to Norman stronghold reflects the architectural and social changes following the Norman Conquest of England.
Visitors can access the castle grounds during daylight hours, with a designated parking area on Pye's Lane charging £2 for non-English Heritage members.
The castle features a 17-meter wide defensive ditch and incorporates both residential and military architectural elements from the 12th century.
Location: England
Inception: 1140
Part of: Castle Acre Castle, town defences and Bailey Gate
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-acre-castle-acre-priory
GPS coordinates: 52.70310,0.69329
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:43
Peddars Way
2.1 km
Castle Acre Priory
786 m
Castle Acre Bailey Gate
346 m
West Acre Priory
4 km
Church of St Mary
4.7 km
Church of St Andrew
4.4 km
Church of All Saints
1.1 km
Church of All Saints
4 km
Church of St Nicholas
3 km
Westacre Theatre
4.2 km
Church of St Mary, Rougham
5.5 km
Church of St James
480 m
Church of St Margaret
4.8 km
Church of St George
1.3 km
Church of St Andrew
5.3 km
Swaffham Wind Turbine
5.2 km
Sporle War Memorial
4.6 km
Albert Victor Public House
371 m
West Acre and District War Memorial
4 km
Castle Acre Castle, town defences and Bailey Gate
196 m
The Ostrich Public House With Attached Cottage At East
452 m
Remains of Gatehouse of Cluniac Priory of St Mary and St Peter and St Paul
727 m
Remains Of Base Of South West Tower And Part Of West Claustral Range Of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East Of Abbey Farm House
3.9 km
Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial
458 m
The Wooden House
4.1 km
Milepost, 5yds N of jct with rd to S Acre
2 km
Milepost, 25yds N of entrance to Palgrave Hall
3.5 km
Milepost, Castle Acre Road, by Safeway store,
5.1 kmReviews
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