Bungay Castle, Norman castle in Bungay, England.
The castle features a large motte with twin circular towers and sections of curtain walls positioned near the River Waveney.
Built around 1100 by Roger Bigod, the castle underwent significant changes during the civil war period known as the Anarchy between 1138 and 1154.
The castle gained literary recognition as the setting for Elizabeth Bonhôte's Gothic romance novel published in 1796 after her husband acquired the property.
The castle remains are currently closed for repairs with scaffolding in place, and visitors should check local announcements for reopening information.
The Norman keep construction in 1165 cost £1,400, equivalent to approximately £4,449,176 in modern currency according to archaeological research.
Location: Bungay
GPS coordinates: 52.45572,1.43480
Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:10
Suffolk encompasses a notable array of sites that reflect the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to World War II. The Norman fortresses of Framlingham and Eye, built in the 12th century, sit alongside Tudor residences like Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, while religious buildings such as St. Edmundsbury Cathedral and Leiston Abbey illustrate the region's medieval architecture. Local museums highlight lesser-known parts of history: Bawdsey Radar Museum documents military research that shaped British defense systems, and the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum preserves memories of aerial operations from 1943 to 1945. The Suffolk coast offers a variety of natural and heritage landscapes. Dunwich Heath features heathlands and beaches suitable for birdwatching, whereas sites like Pin Mill and Landguard Fort recall the maritime and defensive roles of this coast facing the North Sea. John Constable’s paintings have immortalized places like Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, shaping the visual identity of this English landscape. Estates such as Ickworth House in Bury St Edmunds and Easton Farm complete this panorama, revealing Georgian lifestyles and traditional agricultural practices of the county.
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