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Bungay Castle is a Norman fortification located in Bungay, Suffolk, originally constructed in the late eleventh century as a motte-and-bailey castle by the Bigod family. The castle comprises an impressive earthen mound surrounded by defensive ditches, with the remains of a substantial stone keep built during the twelfth century standing prominently on the motte. The site demonstrates the typical strategic placement of Norman castles, controlling the River Waveney and the surrounding landscape during a period of significant feudal power consolidation in East Anglia. Though now a scheduled monument in ruins, Bungay Castle remains one of Suffolk's most recognizable medieval military structures, reflecting the considerable wealth and authority of the Bigod lords who held it for several centuries.
Bungay Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006060. View the official record →
Bungay Castle is a Norman fortification located in Bungay, Suffolk, originally constructed in the late eleventh century as a motte-and-bailey castle by the Bigod family. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006060.
Bungay Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006060.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Flixton Priory (3.9 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (4.4 km), Moated site at Brook House (5.5 km).
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