Framlingham Castle - The Story Of The Castle On The Hill

Framlingham Castle in one of England's greatest castles. It sits in Suffolk, in a rather small town that today is made famous by the fact Ed Sheeran lives there. Framlingham Castle is the inspiration behind his famous hit, 'Castle On The Hill.' However it's a medieval fortification that has an extremely rich and varied history.
Framlingham Castle has been the home to royalty, to extremely wealthy earls and lords and is an incredibly vast and huge stronghold. During the Medieval period the castle would have been a hugely bustling and busy place with many different rooms and buildings within it. However today many of these buildings don't stand. Its history is intertwined with Tudor royalty and with an incredibly wealthy Tudor family of which two of Henry VIII's wives had links to. The Howard family dominated the local politics of Suffolk during the Tudor period, and had huge influence across the country, but Framlingham Castle would be their stronghold.
The castle would have been incredibly richly decorated during the Tudor period. Its' history is so varied that it was even used during World War 2 to house troops because of the fact it stood on a prime defensive position. So join us today as we show you around and tell you the history behind the remarkable, 'Framlingham Castle, The Castle On The Hill.'
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[@mmintravel7926]

It is an amazing castle, with beautiful views.

[@TheUntoldPast]

It really is! The view out towards the Mere is beautiful! Thanks for your comment :)

[@monicacall7532]

Your channel is a treasure chest full of historic video gems. Many thanks.

[@TheUntoldPast]

Thank you :)

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Kings & Queens of England since 1066. Our Longest Regining Monarch.

[@danbreen0]

Fascinating!

[@TheUntoldPast]

Thanks for the comment mate! Glad you enjoyed it :)

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Thanks for the interesting content on Framingham castle. I have just found your channel and Ive subscribed

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love the channel and how you hit on different subjects.

[@TheUntoldPast]

Thanks mate :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm working on lots of different content at the moment! :) Thanks again!

[@Bloby8999]

Did you know that the 3 stone chimneys under some of the red brick ones are the oldest cylindrical chimneys in the Uk

[@robnewman6101]

My parents & I went to visit Framlingham Castle & Orford Castle on the 10th August this year.

[@robnewman6101]

At both the castles, in glass cases for museum show were Constables Wooden Batons.

[@collinf714]

Cool video. I particularly fond of castles. Especially this one since i carry the name Fillingim. Cheers from Texas

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My great great grandad owns that museum and my dad is named after him :)

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I went there on Monday

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Thats my home!

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