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Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk. William the Conqueror (1066–1087) ordered its construction in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England. The castle was used as a gaol from 1220 to 1887.
One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now an incredible museum and art gallery.
Norwich Castle is a motte and bailey medieval royal fortification founded by William the Conqueror some time between 1066 and 1075. Norwich is one of 48 castles mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086.
Historian and photographer David Ross visits Norwich Castle, Norfolk, with photos of the castle, history, and nearby historic places in Norwich. We're Passionate about History!
If you’re looking for a fascinating day trip from London, Norwich Castle in England is the perfect place to explore. This historic castle has a rich history dating back to the Norman Conquest, and today it houses an impressive museum and art gallery.
Crowning a hilltop overlooking central Norwich, this massive 12th-century castle is one of England’s best-preserved examples of Anglo-Norman military architecture. Its superb interactive museum crams in lively exhibits on Boudica, the Iceni, the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
Built as a Norman Royal Palace and once a prison, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery is packed with treasures, including fabulous fine art, archaeology, and natural history. During 2021 and 2022 construction work will be underway on the exciting Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn project to transform the Castle’s Norman Keep.
