- Type
- Castle
- Built
- c. 1190 · 12th century
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Visiting
- probably – Wikidata lists it as a museum or gives tickets, opening hours or visitor numbers; check before you go
- Coordinates
- 52.2246°, 1.3466°
History
The Bigods built the first castle here in the 12th century, but Henry II had it demolished after Hugh Bigod's rebellion of 1173–1174. Around 1190 Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk, built a new stronghold with no keep, defended only by a ring of walls with thirteen towers. In 1216 the castle surrendered to the forces of King John. It later belonged to the Mowbrays and the Howards, Dukes of Norfolk, who added brick chimneys. In July 1553 Mary Tudor gathered her supporters here and proclaimed herself queen against Lady Jane Grey. In 1636 the castle was bequeathed to Pembroke College, Cambridge, and a poorhouse was built in the courtyard.
What to see
The highlight is a walk along the wall-top right round the castle, with views over the town and Framlingham Mere. Ornate Tudor chimneys rise from the walls. The former poorhouse holds an exhibition on the castle's history and a museum of local history.
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