Claxton Castle

Claxton Castle
Claxton Castle
Claxton, Norfolk, England
Claxton Castle ruins.jpg
Claxton Castle ruins
Claxton Castle is located in Norfolk
Shown within Norfolk
Coordinates grid reference TG335038
Construction
materials		 Brick
Current
condition		 Ruined, outer wall and tower survives

Claxton Castle was in the village of Claxton in Norfolk some 13 km south-east of Norwich.

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This brick built castle was licensed in 1333. It was largely demolished in the 17th century to build Claxton Hall. Part of its outer wall and one tower remain. It is a grade 2* listed building and schedule monument.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Claxton Castle, the Gatehouse Website, accessed 4 June 2011.

Further reading

Coordinates: 52°34′55″N 1°26′43″E / 52.58183°N 1.44515°E / 52.58183; 1.44515


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