Castle Acre Castle, town defences and Bailey Gate

The National Heritage List for England records Castle Acre Castle, town defences and Bailey Gate as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Built by the de Acre family in the 12th century, Castle Acre Castle and its associated town defences were later held by the powerful Howard family, including the Dukes of Norfolk. The site is important as a well-preserved example of a medieval castle and borough, reflecting the strategic and administrative role of such sites in Norman and medieval England.