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Bungay Castle is a Norman fortification situated in Suffolk, England, founded in the eleventh century by Roger Bigod, a prominent Norman baron. The castle comprises substantial earthwork defences including a motte and bailey configuration, with the remains of a stone keep and curtain wall that date from the twelfth century, representing a significant phase of medieval military architecture. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of the River Waveney crossing and served as an important stronghold for the Bigod family throughout the medieval period. Though now in ruins, the castle remains one of Suffolk's most substantial Norman monuments and provides evidence of the power and territorial control exercised by the Anglo-Norman aristocracy in East Anglia.
Bungay Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006060. View the official record →
Bungay Castle is a Norman fortification situated in Suffolk, England, founded in the eleventh century by Roger Bigod, a prominent Norman baron. 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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