Wormegay Castle, Medieval castle in Norfolk, England.
Wormegay Castle is a ruined Norman stronghold in Norfolk consisting of a raised earthen mound surrounded by deep defensive ditches. The site features the characteristic layout of a motte-and-bailey fortress with an elevated outer courtyard.
Hermer de Ferrers built this fortress after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century as an administrative hub for East Anglia. The family maintained control of the site until the mid-12th century.
The castle structure demonstrates the Norman influence on English architecture, serving as the central point for feudal properties across East Anglia.
The site is now an archaeological monument open to view from the ground level. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the terrain is uneven and the landscape remains largely natural.
This fortress guarded a crucial causeway across the Fens and served as a strategic outpost for the region's Norman overlords. Its commanding position made it an essential part of the territory's early medieval power structure.
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