Castles and pacifying nature

The castle in Norwich was built as a medieval fortress of William the Conqueror. It was his only fortified castle in East Anglia, and the only royal house in that part of the country remained until the construction of the castle at Oxford in the 12th century. Its construction began in 1066 and ended in 1075. A massive castle with a courtyard was built, which sat on top of a hill and was surrounded by a deep moat. According to historical archives, major repairs to the Norwich Castle were carried out in 1156 and in 1205. After 1220, the palace no longer serves as a home for the royal family and is being used for prison. It performs this role until 1887, when the city was acquired and turned into a museum.

Review from visor: "Just a short walk off the beaten track, what is left of Weeting Castle is well worth visiting. It was a fortified manor house, very rare for the 12th century, and has a decent history. Set in a charming little woodland, the moat is now dry but still there, and adds to the beauty of the place".