Christchurch Mansion & Art Gallery. The mansion stands on the site of the Augustinian Priory of Holy Trinity, founded c. 1177. Perpendicular fragments of the priory buildings are exhibited in the mansion. The buildings were purchased shortly after 1545 by Paul Withipoll, who built the house in 1548-50. It was extended in 1564. E-plan, red […]
Ipswich Castle
No trace exists of Ipswich Castle, two locations are suggested:- Between Christchurch Park and the town centre at 52.0616,1.14976 Near to the site of Castle Hill Roman Villa at 52.0751,1.1329 There was a Norman castle here which Hugh Bigod the Restless (“inquietissimus”) maintained for some time against King Stephen in the interests of the Empress […]
Haughley Castle
Earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle destroyed 1173. These ruins are in the Hundred of Stow,a little N. of Stowmarket. Near the church of Haughley are the remains of a very strong castle, which is sometimes called “Hageneth,” and was probably built in Stephen’s reign. During the unnatural war that was waged between […]
Framlingham Castle
Framlingham is a magnificent example of a late 12th-century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, one of the most influential people at the court of the Plantagenet kings, the castle, together with Framlingham Mere, was designed both as a stronghold and a proclamation of power and status. Architecturally, the fortress is notable for […]
Eye Castle
Fairly well-preserved 11th century motte and bailey, with fragment of probable 12th century curtain wall. Documented in John’s reign and in the late 13th century. Today, the ruins of a 19th century folly are situated on the summit of the motte and can be accessed by a flight of stone steps for spectacular views of […]