What is recorded here
Built by Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, in the early 12th century, Castle Rising is important as a well-preserved example of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle and later stone keep, reflecting the military and administrative strategies of the Anglo-Norman elite.
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Photo: Stephen McKay · CC BY-SA 2.0