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Castle Rissing
Well preserved 12th century castle and earthwork defences.Built in around 1138 by William d'Aubigny,1st Earl of Arundel,Rising has served as a hunting lodge,royal residence and a royal mint.
Between 1330-1358,it was the residence of the exiled former queen Isabella of France,widow of the murdered Edward II,who died here.
One of the most famous 12th century castles in England,the well preserved stone keep is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind and is surrounded by 12 acres of earthwork defences.
Its current owner is Lord Howard of Rising,a descendant of William d'Aubigny.
Castle Acre castle
Remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle.Built soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066 by William de Warenne,the first Earl of Surrey,the castle was of motte-and-bailey construction.
On the summit of the motte was the owner's residence,the last refuge in the event of an attack.
A strong curtain wall with wall walks protected the motte summit,and a lesser wall topped the banks of the bailey.
The Bailey Gate is a survivor of the original ditched earthwork defences with its stone towers.
Castle Acre priory
Is one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
It was the home of the first Cluniac order of monks to England and the Cluniac love of decoration is everywhere reflected in the extensive ruins.
Founded by the Warenne family soon after the Norman Conquest,for almost 450 years Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk was the home and workplace of monks and their servants,
a refuge for pilgrims,and a stopping point for royalty,clergy and nobility.It was also part of a vast monastic network centred on the great abbey of Cluny in France.Today the priory remains are among the finest and best-preserved monastic ruins in England.
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Castle Acre // Little Escape // Episode 6 // Norfolk // Drone 4K
EPISODE 6 // Castle Acre
Castle Acre, a tranquil rural village in Norfolk, boasts an extraordinary wealth of history. It is a rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement, including a castle, village, parish church and one of the best-preserved monastic sites in England, Castle Acre Priory.
Castle Acre itself was once a fortified town and still possesses one of its gates, the Bailey Gate. When first established, Castle Acre was one of the finest examples of Norman town planning in the country, and much of this can still be seen.
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Exploring Castle Acre Castle In The Heart Of Norfolk England Part 1
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Castle Acre Castle and town walls are a set of ruined medieval defences built in the village of Castle Acre, Norfolk. The castle was built soon after the Norman Conquest by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, at the intersection of the River Nar and the Peddars Way. William constructed a motte-and-bailey castle during the 1070s, protected by large earthwork ramparts, with a large country house in the centre of the motte. Soon after, a small community of Cluniac monks were given the castle's chapel in the outer bailey; under William, the second earl, the order was given land and estates to establish Castle Acre Priory alongside the castle. A deer park was created nearby for hunting.
After civil war broke out in England in 1135, the third earl, also called William, set about improving the defences of the castle. He began to build a tall keep on top of the motte, reinforcing the surrounding earthworks with stone walls. A planned settlement was established alongside the castle, surrounded by its own earthworks and walls, and the Peddars Way was redirected to pass by the castle, town and priory, all important symbols of the de Warennes' power in the region. Hamelin de Warenne acquired the castle through marriage and curtailed the building work on the keep around 1165, but completed the construction of three large stone gatehouses in the castle and town. One of these, the town's bailey gate, still survives intact.
The de Warennes continued to hold the castle until 1347, when it was inherited by Richard Fitzalan, the Earl of Arundel. By 1397 the fortifications were in ruins and, despite restoration work by Sir Edward Coke at the start of the 17th century, the decline continued until the 20th century. In 1971, Thomas Coke, the Earl of Leicester, placed the castle into the guardianship of the state. In the 21st century, it is managed by English Heritage and open to visitors. Historic England consider the castle's huge defensive earthworks to be among the finest surviving in England.
Castle Acre Priory @ Castle Acre in Norfolk 2007 (HQ Video 8)
Castle Acre Priory @ Castle Acre in Norfolk 2007 (HQ Video 8) (Olly Lay-Flurrie & DJ Alastair throwing few stones down the 1st Well)
The Castle Acre Norfolk 4K
Castle Acre, a tranquil rural village in Norfolk, boasts an extraordinary wealth of history. It is a rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement, including a castle, village, parish church and one of the best-preserved monastic sites in England, Castle Acre Priory. All this was the work of a great Norman baronial family, the Warennes, mainly during the 11th and 12th centuries.
Castle Acre Castle was founded soon after the Battle of Hastings by the first William de Warenne, a close associate of William the Conqueror. It is a superb and well-preserved example of a motte-and-bailey castle, and remains one of the most impressive Norman earthworks in the country.
The Bailey Gate is one of two stone gatehouses added to the settlement's massive earthwork defences in about 1200. The main road into the village still runs between its towers.
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Tour of Castle Acre Village
Castle Acre is situated in Norfolk, just north of Swaffham. Castle Acre is home the the ruins of Castle Acre Castle as well as Castle Acre Priory.
Exploring Castle Acre Priory Ruins
Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac priory in the village of Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, dedicated to St Mary, St Peter, and St Paul. It is thought to have been founded in 1089 by William de Warenne the son of the 1st Earl of Surrey who had founded England's first Cluniac priory at Lewes in 1077. The order originated from Burgundy. Originally the priory was sited within the walls of Castle Acre Castle, but this proved too small and inconvenient for the monks, hence the priory was relocated to the present site in the castle grounds about one year later.
The priory was dissolved in 1537, and its ruins are in the care of English Heritage, along with the nearby Castle Acre Bailey Gate and Castle Acre Castle.
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The church itself was consecrated sometime between 1146 and 1148. While the Warenne family may have been the main benefactors of the priory, others also gave generously to it, for example Scolland of Bedale, steward of Alan Earl of Richmond, who was in fact buried there. Like other Cluniac houses, Castle Acre Priory was directly subject to the authority of the Abbot of Cluny; for practical reasons, however, the Prior of Lewes was usually instructed to act for the abbot when any problems arose at Castle Acre. However, this obedience owed to a foreign abbot caused difficulties when the kings of England were at odds with France and/or Burgundy. In the mid 14th century the English Cluniacs settled this difficulty by buying a special legal recognition from the king as 'native' religious houses. The priory was home to some 20 to 30 monks.
The nave of the church is one of the oldest parts of the ruin. Subsequent additions continued to be added until the priory was dissolved in 1537 under Henry VIII, and when the King gave the dissolved priory to the Duke of Norfolk complete with its estates, the remaining monks were turned out.
The estates eventually passed to Sir Edward Coke, whose descendant, the Earl of Leicester now owns the ruins and Castle Acre Castle.
The ruins today are very impressive, the great west front of the building is almost complete, and the prior's lodging is in a similar condition.
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Castle Acre, Norfolk
A quick flight around a ruin castle in a Norfolk village called Castle Acre. The boundary walls and deep ditches can clearly been seen, along with the ruins of the castle Keep. Great place to visit and stroll around, even have a picnic if the weather permits.
Castle Acre Priory Norfolk
Dating back to 1090 this is one of the most important monastic sites in England, home to the Cluniac order of monks it was founded by William de Warenne. In the heart of the Norfolk county side this is well worth a visit. The music is by Bach.
Castle Acre Castle
Castle Acre Castle was a great place to go with some of the best earth works in the U.K.
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The intriguing interior of Castle Acre Priory
Here's a little peek into the interior of Castle Acre Priory ruins. Set in a stunning location on the River Nar at Castle Acre, this is a stunning example of one of the largest and most impressive Priory ruins in the UK.
Built around 1090, it was dissolved in 1537 by Henry VIII. If you haven't been inside the grounds, it's well worth it.
Castle Acre (Castle & Priory) by Drone
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Castle Acre
The village of Castle Acre near Swaffham in Norfolk is one of significant Medieval importance. The layout of this Norman designed town comprises the ruins of a Motte and Bailey castle at one end, the remains of a large Cluniac Priory at the other end and the grid designed town itself inbetween. The settlement stands alongside a former Roman Road known as Peddars Way and was so strategically important that it was one of the most prominent 11th Century fortified towns within England. Occasionally many nobles and royalty stayed here too. The Castle and Priory are currently managed by English Heritage.
Castle Acre, Norfolk [Drone][HD]
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Castle Acre castle.
Castle Acre castle is often described as the finest ruins in England. It was built between 1070 and 1085 by William de Warenne but started as a a two-storey residential building but was later turned into a keep. It was built in a valley near the river Nar and the nearby Peddars Way was diverted to pass the castle. To the west of the castle was the 12th century planed town which was also defended by its own walls and ditches. Later development included fortified gatehouses of which the north one still stands.
Castle Acre, Norfolk, UK
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Castle Acre Priory Norfolk England UK English Heritage 26.4.18
Castle Acre Priory Norfolk England UK English Heritage 26.4.18
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Castle Acre, Norfolk
A short cinematic video showing some of Castle Acre situated in North Norfolk. Videos taken using Gh4 and DJI Mavic Pro
Castle Acre Castle - Norfolk
This magnificant castle was built by William de Warenne around 1089. It has extensive earthworks and spectaular views across the Norfolk countryside. It is often overlooked by visitors to Castle Acre Priory but is only a short walk away and well worth a visit.