Weeting Castle Castles
Ruins of an early C12th defended manor house, built by Hugh de Plais in the 1130's on the site of a C10th settlement.
Weeting is one of the earliest inhabited parts of Norfolk, the flint mines at Grimes Graves confirm this. Items of pottery, coins, brooches etc found in Weeting prove that Bronze Age people, Romans and Saxons also had settlements here.
When the Normans arrived they built Weeting Castle and Broomhill Priory. Weeting is listed in the Doomsday Book, spelt "Wetynge" - meaning wet fields.
Originally designed as a free-standing two-storied building, it was extended in the mid C13th but abandoned by late C14th.
Admission is free. Weeting castle can be found 2 miles north of Brandon, off B1106. .
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Address2m North of Brandon, Weeting, Suffolk, IP27 0RQ
Opening timesAny reasonable time
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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The Great Eastern Hotel
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a childrens playground, The Great Eastern Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Brandon, 44 km from Cambridge. Free private parking is available on site. There is a shared lounge at the property.
Bridge Hotel Brandon
Located just 1 mile from Thetford Forest Park, the Bridge Hotel Brandon offers bed and breakfast accommodation, free WiFi and rowing boats for hire. This cycle-friendly property benefits from stunning riverside views..
Nightjar
Set in Brandon, this holiday home is situated 47 km from Cambridge. The unit is 46 km from Norwich. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Chalk Barn
Featuring a garden, Chalk Barn is a holiday home located in Lakenheath in the Suffolk Region. It provides free private parking. Cambridge is 41 km from Chalk Barn, while Bury Saint Edmunds is 27 km away.
The Cabin
The Cabin is a holiday home set in Mundford, 50 km from Cambridge. The unit is 45 km from Norwich. Other facilities at The Cabin include a barbecue.
The Crown Hotel
In the heart of Thetford Forest, The Crown Hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. Both restaurants and both bars serve à la carte & bar menus and locally sourced produce is used whenever possible.
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