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Pictures of Castle Rising Castlea Castle in the town of Castle Rising, in the county of Norfolk
About Castle Rising Castle
The castle has a long and exciting history. It was originally built by William de Albini, Earl of Lincoln, in 1138. That same year, he married Queen Alice, widow of Henry I. The huge keep, rivals Norwich for its size and sheer splendour. The magnificent rooms in the keep tell of power and wealth, even in ruins, they are nothing less than impressive. The forebuilding, which rises almost as high as the tower, remains virtually complete, with a fine staircase and the remains of some decorative arches. The tower reaches to a height of around 50 feet, it would certainly have been somewhat higher than this, with its parapet and roofs to the corner turrets, its length and width are approximately 78 by 68 feet, giving some indication of its former splendour. Soon after it was built Castle Rising came to prominence as one of the most important castle residences in East Anglia, it walls rang with the sounds of nobility, as one illustrious resident followed another. These included the Earls of Sussex and their successors, the Howard, Dukes of Norfolk, and for some 30 years Castle Rising was the home of Isabella, mother of Edward III, who famously, with her lover Roger Mortimer had caused the murder of Edward II in 1327 and virtually ruled England until Edward seized power in 1330. Once he had regained the throne, Edward had Mortimer executed, and Isabella was forced into retirement. She lived out the rest of her life at the castle, later when entering old age, she joined the order of the Poor Clares and became a nun. All the rooms available to public view are in excellent repair, these include a chapel with a wall cupboard and a fine wall passage as well as the dramatic staircase and decorative arches of the forebuilding. Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Castle Rising Castle. Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near Castle Rising Castle and uploading your pictures. Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner Recommended attractions near Castle Rising Castle
All attractions in Norfolk Complete A to Z of attractions in England Recommended towns near Castle Rising CastleCastle Rising, in the county of Norfolk (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) Wolferton, in the county of Norfolk (2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction N) Sandringham, in the county of Norfolk (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NE) Dersingham, in the county of Norfolk (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction N) Heacham, in the county of Norfolk (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) Hunstanton, in the county of Norfolk (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction N) Castle Acre, in the county of Norfolk (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SE) Thornham, in the county of Norfolk (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction N) Downham Market, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S) Cockley Cley, in the county of Norfolk (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE) Complete A to Z of towns in England Nearby travel help
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