Castle Rising.

A medieval planned town with a castle with an early church under the ramparts and a further Norman church. There are also some fine 17th century almshouses.

Castle Rising Castle. Built in 1138 by William d’Albini II. It was taken over by the crown in 1331 and was lived in by Queen Isabella after her banishment until her death. There are massive earthworks, 120 feet high in some places.

The hall keep, built about 1140, remains intact. It is large and well decorated with blank arches and arcading. The south side has heads of monsters. It has a grand wide staircase leading to the Great Hall and Great Chamber and the smaller closet, chapel, vestry, garderobes, etc.

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