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English Heritage - Baconsthorpe Castle

Baconsthorpe Castle is a ruined 15th-century fortified manor house in Baconsthorpe, Norfolk, managed by English Heritage and surrounded by a moat.

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English Heritage - Baconsthorpe Castle

The remains of this 15th-century fortified home stand quietly in the north Norfolk countryside near Holt, encircled by a moat that has survived largely intact. Built by the Heydon family, a prominent local dynasty of the period, the castle fell gradually into ruin and now presents a picturesque spread of flint and stone walls open to the sky. On-site parking is available, making it straightforward to reach by car.

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Opening hours

Open now

Monday10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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