Castle Acre Castle01223 582700workCastleFounded after the Norman conquest in the 1070s by William de Wavenne who was awarded the land by William the Conqueror. Although there is not much built stone left the earthworks are still very impressive and together with the priory and walled town of Castle Acre comprises one of the best examples of Norman estate planning in the country.Castle AcreNorfolkPE32 2XDUnited Kingdom52.7035620000000.690690000000http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Castle Acre Castle
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Castle Acre Castle
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Founded after the Norman conquest in the 1070s by William de Wavenne who was awarded the land by William the Conqueror. Although there is not much built stone left the earthworks are still very impressive and together with the priory and walled town of Castle Acre comprises one of the best examples of Norman estate planning in the country.
Castle Acre Castle
Castle Acre Castle
01223 582700
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