Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and its defensive ditch 120m west of St Peter's Church

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History & significance

Eye Castle is a motte and bailey castle of Norman origin located in Suffolk, England, situated approximately 120 metres west of St Peter's Church. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork motte surrounded by a defensive ditch and bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman military architecture in East Anglia. The castle dates to the 11th or 12th century and would have served as a fortified stronghold during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in the region. The earthwork remains visible today as a significant topographical feature, preserving important evidence of medieval castle construction and the Norman settlement patterns in Suffolk.

Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and its defensive ditch 120m west of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019669. View the official record →

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