Castle Acre Castle

Castle Acre Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey fortress located in Norfolk, England. Established soon after the Norman Conquest, it formed part of an important planned settlement developed by the Warenne family. The castle’s earthworks, defensive banks, ditches, and stone remains illustrate the military strategies and territorial control of the Norman aristocracy. Its position within the village also demonstrates the close relationship between castle, town, and priory in medieval landscape planning. Although now ruined, Castle Acre Castle remains a significant archaeological and historical site, providing valuable evidence of Norman colonisation, feudal authority, and the development of fortified settlements in England.