Weeting Castle, Medieval manor house ruins in Norfolk, England
The stone ruins feature a rectangular moat surrounding a three-part structure with a chamber block, central hall, and service wing spanning 30 meters.
Hugh de Plais constructed this residence in 1180, modeling it after the hall at Castle Acre Castle owned by his feudal lord Hamelin de Warenne.
The main hall measured 14.7 by 12 meters with wooden arcades along each side and contained a raised dais for the great table.
Visitors can access the site through a path with four steps and two kissing gates, with parking available in a small lay-by near the entrance.
The structure includes a latrine block with three cubicles that drained into a ground-floor room, accessible through a door near the moat.
Inception: 1180
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/weeting-castle
GPS coordinates: 52.47110,0.61630
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:17
Norfolk combines medieval architecture, Roman ruins, and nature reserves. The region features historic manor houses, windmills, monastery ruins, and lighthouses. Natural areas include coastal beaches, pine forests, bird sanctuaries, and the Norfolk Broads with their distinctive water landscape.
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