Castle Rising [28 photos] in TF6624 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Castle Rising

The keep at Castle Rising was built in about 1140 by William de Albini, a Norman lord who had married the widow of Henry I. It was modelled on the royal castle building at Norwich. The castle became a royal residence in 1331 when it was occupied by Queen Isabella the widow of Edward II; she stayed here for 27 years. Following her death, the castle passed to her grandson, Edward the Black Prince who died in 1376. It appears that the castle then went through a period of decline until it was granted to Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk by Henry VIII in 1544 and it has remained in the Howard family ever since. In the 19th century the family undertook extensive excavation and restoration work to the castle building. The castle is one of the finest surviving example of its kind in the country.

by Stephen McKay

Created: Sun, 6 Nov 2011, Updated: Sun, 6 Nov 2011

28 images use this description:

TF6624 : Castle Rising Castle by habiloid

2019

TF6624 : Inside Castle Rising, Norfolk by Christine Matthews

2017

TF6624 : Castle Rising, Norfolk by Christine Matthews

2017

TF6625 : Castle Rising, Norfolk by Christine Matthews

2017

TF6624 : Well Inside Castle Rising, Norfolk by Christine Matthews

2017

TF6624 : Information Board, Castle Rising, Norfolk by Christine Matthews

2017

2011

TF6624 : Trinity Hospital, Castle Rising by Stephen Craven

2006

TF6624 : Castle Rising Castle by Sandy Gerrard

1989

TF6624 : Castle Rising Castle Door by Sandy Gerrard

1989

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