Claxton Castle
Claxton Castle in the village of Claxton, Norfolk, is a ruined brick castle some 13 km southeast of Norwich.
| Claxton Castle | |
|---|---|
| Claxton, Norfolk, England | |
 Claxton Castle ruins | |
  Claxton Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52.5818°N 1.4451°E |
| Grid reference | grid reference TG335038 |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruined, outer wall and tower survives |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Brick, flint and limestone.[1] |
Details
Sir William de Kerdeston and his son were given licence to crenellate the castle in 1340 and 1376 respectively, the latter licence necessary due to Kerdeston's death before completion of the castle.[2][3] It was largely demolished in the 17th century to build Claxton Hall. The castle ruins consist of a long wall and three towers with various staircases and archways.[1] Earthworks indicate an outer moat and causeway dating from medieval times.[4] It is a Grade II* listed building first listed in 1951 and is a scheduled monument.[1]
References
- "English Heritage list entry number 1050630". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
- Lyte, Henry Maxwell (1898). Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edward III: Volume 4, 1338–1340 (PDF). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. p. 529.
- Lyte, Henry Maxwell (1916). Calendar Patent Rolls, Edward III: Volume 16, 1374–1377 (PDF). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. p. 395.
- Fry, Plantagenet Somerset (1980). The David & Charles Book of Castles. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. p. 209. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3. OCLC 7547072.
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