Weeting Castle

Weeting Castle is a medieval manor ruin in Norfolk featuring a rectangular moat that wraps around a stone structure divided into three separate sections. The buildings are tightly grouped together within the water's edge, creating a compact residential complex.

Hugh de Plais built this residence around 1180, drawing inspiration from Castle Acre owned by his feudal lord Hamelin de Warenne. The construction demonstrates the building practices of wealthy landowners during this period.

The main hall measured 14.7 by 12 meters with wooden arcades along each side and contained a raised dais for the great table.

The site is reached along a path with a few steps and gates that are straightforward to navigate. A small car park sits near the entrance, making it easy to visit.

The ruin contains a latrine block with three cubicles that could be accessed through a door near the moat. This feature shows how practical sanitation was organized for the residents.

Inception: 1180

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/weeting-castle

GPS coordinates: 52.47110,0.61630

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43