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Jan 21, 2012 · The shield depicts Norwich castle and the royal lion of England. This was traditionally granted to the city by King Edward III (1327-1377). In past centuries the arms were shown surmounted by a fur cap and supported by angels.
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- Norfolk
Norwich ( / ˈnɒrɪdʒ, - ɪtʃ / ⓘ) is a cathedral city and district of the county of Norfolk, England of which it is the county town. Norwich is by the River Wensum, about 100 mi (160 km) north-east of London, 40 mi (64 km) north of Ipswich and 65 mi (105 km) east of Peterborough.
- Norwich Castle
- Norwich Cathedral
- Castle Rising
- Binham Priory
- Castle Acre
- Thetford Castle Mound
- Thetford Priory
- Little Walsingham
- Wymondham Abbey
There have been castles by the Romans, the Tudors and the Saxons, but it was the Normans who came to the country in 1066 who really knew how to make stone edifices that dominated their surroundings. They weren’t defending against invasion, but to show who the boss was – they made a statement of conquest. Norwich Castlewas established in 1067 by Wil...
Norwich Cathedralis the most complete Norman cathedral in the UK, founded in 1096 by Bishop Herbert de Losinga. The main building and many of the monastic buildings were finished in 1140 by his successor Bishop Everard de Montgomery. The Cathedral was actually built as a penance. De Losinga had bought the Bishopric and full of remorse he travelled ...
Castle Risingnear King’s Lynn was built by William D’Albini. The keep was completed circa 1140 and is among the finest surviving examples of its kind.
Binham Priorynear Wells-next-the-Sea was founded circa 1104, although the building was not finished until the middle of the 13th century. The very impressive parish church, which shared the site, survived the 16th century Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Castle Acrenear Swaffham is a planned Norman settlement comprising the castle, church, village and priory (run by English Heritage) established after the Conquest by William de Warenne.
Thetford Castle Mound comprises the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle, built soon after 1066 and dismantled in 1173. It is one of largest man-made mounds in the country.
Thetford Prioryestablished in the early 12th century, this was one of the most important East Anglian monasteries and was the burial place of the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.
Walsingham Abbey and Estate, ‘England’s Nazareth’ was one of the great medieval pilgrimage destinations and continues to this day as a Christian pilgrimage centre.
Benedictine Wymondham Abbeywas founded in 1107 by William D’Albini, who also built Castle Rising Castle and New Buckenham Castle. Plus, look out for Norfolk’s Medieval churches– the county has more than 600 historic churches, with many Norman foundations.
Norwich Castle is a motte and bailey medieval royal fortification built around 1066. Explore the Castle's history, see photos and prepare your visit.
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. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Norwich Castle.
Medieval Norwich: key features. One of the highest concentrations of medieval religious buildings of any city in the world, including more churches than any other city north of the Alps. One of the greatest Norman cathedrals in Europe. The finest secular building of its period in Europe, the Castle.
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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!
