Castle Acre Castle - One of England's BEST Medieval Castles

Castle Acre Castle sits in Norfolk and it is one of the most remarkable medieval sites in England. It's history is extremely interesting, however what strikes you is the sheer amount of ruins and remains that exist on the site. Whilst walking around you can really get a sense of what the castle looked like, and how it functioned.
It has possible one of the best Outer Bailey's that remain and you can really see where the Great Hall would have stood and the Castle's Chapel which would have been regularly visited. It's story begins following the Battle of Hastings when William the Conqueror wants to impose his will on the people of England and orders the creation of Motte and Bailey castles. The Castle was then fortified in stone and passed through many different hands, including the uncle of 2 of Henry VIII's wives, who were brutally beheaded.
What really strikes you when walking around Castle Acre though is the sheer size of the fortification and how incredible it would have looked when it stood at it's full size. It was a huge and imposing structure and would have been well protected and guarded. So join us today as we show you around and tell you the fascinating story of Castle Acre Castle, the Medieval Castle you MUST visit.
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[@maxschaeffner9005]

great video! Having never been to UK, your vids make me want to go and visit sites like this myself.

[@TheUntoldPast]

Hi Max, thanks for your comment. I’m glad you enjoy the videos. If you ever come to visit drop me a message and i’ll recommend you some great historical sites to see. Thanks again!

[@steverobbins4274]

I think that you shouldn't treat the "Castle" in isolation. It was part of a fortified area that included the town of Acre. And as you pointed out the keep was never really completed.

[@papayne]

Thank you for this excellent tour where some of my early ancestors called home. It is exactly the kind of thing that I would love to do with many other sites in East Anglia, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. As much as I feel that I have come to know about them, it just doesn't seem complete unless I can acquaint myself with the history of times and places they lived too. For now, KZbin will have to do until lockdowns are lifted for travel. Wonder if local historical and genealogical societies, record offices, and/or local historians would be willing to contribute with interviews for such a project?

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