Gresham Castle, Medieval fortified manor house in Gresham, England.
Gresham Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in Norfolk featuring round corner towers and positioned on a raised central platform. The structure displays typical 15th-century English defensive architecture with water-filled moats encircling the site.
William Paston acquired the castle in 1427, sparking a major conflict when Lord Moleyns seized it by military force shortly after. This dispute reflects the territorial and political tensions that defined the period in Norfolk.
The castle remains represent the architectural evolution of defensive structures in medieval Norfolk, reflecting the period's building techniques and social dynamics.
Access requires advance permission as the site sits on private agricultural land, making casual visits difficult. Waterproof footwear is recommended due to the moats and damp ground conditions year-round.
Modern LIDAR scans have revealed hidden wall structures beneath the vegetation, enabling precise historical reconstructions impossible to see by eye. This technology uncovers details that remain completely invisible during a normal site visit.
Location: Gresham
Inception: 1318
GPS coordinates: 52.89648,1.21971
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06
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