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Baconsthorpe Castle

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A moated 15th century manor house in a peaceful countryside setting. The fortified manor house was expanded and rebuilt several times over the course of two centuries by the Heydon family.

The castle was built by Sir John Heydon (d. 1480) on the site of an earlier manor known as Wood Hal. The house was built in the several stages between the middle and late 15th century. In 1561 Sir Christopher Heydon (d. 1579) was granted a license to crenellate the manor. He also added a grand outer gatehouse, barn, and courtyard.

In the early 17th century Sir Christopher Heydon expanded the house. However, by the middle of that century the family's wealth had diminished, and many of the buildings were demolished.The outer gatehouse was then converted into the dwelling known as Baconsthorpe Hall.

The moated castle occupis a site approximayely 65 metres square, bounded on the south, north, and west sides by a moat 13-15 metres across. And, yes, this is a 'real' moat, full of water, not a dry moat! The house itself is surrounded by a curtain wall, and there is a gatehouse on the south side.

Part of the castle was later converted into a textile factory, but it fell out of use in the 20th century.
Baconsthorpe, Norfolk, England

About Baconsthorpe Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Signposted from Baconsthorpe village. Pleny of on site parking. Open at any time.
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Beck Cottage - 1.5 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle West Beckham, Norfolk Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £172

The Bolt Hole - 1.5 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle West Beckham, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £280

Work Shop - 1.5 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle West Beckham, Norfolk Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £489

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Nearest Hotels

The Dales Country House Hotel - 2 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle Sheringham, Norfolk Stay from: £60.00

Maltings Hotel - 3 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle Weybourne, Norfolk Stay from: £48.00

Felbrigg Lodge - 4 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle Aylmerton, Norfolk Stay from: £100.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Aldborough Hall - 3.5 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle Thurgarton, Norfolk From: £89.00

Felbrigg Lodge - 4.6 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle Aylmerton, Norfolk From: £100.00

The Old Bakehouse Tea Room & Guest House - 11.6 miles from Baconsthorpe Castle Walsingham, Norfolk From: £40.00

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Holt
Tourist Information Centre
3 Pound House
Market Place
Holt
Norfolk
England
NR25 6BE
Tel: 0871 200 3071
Email: holtinfo@north-norfolk.gov.uk
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