Building of the castle was begun in 1138 by the Norman lord William d'Albini for his new wife, the widow of Henry I. In the 14th century it became the luxurious residence of Queen Isabella, widow (and alleged murderess) of Edward II.
Tags: Castle Rising english heritage medieval fort norfolk england
Medieval castle & fort built in 1138 with gatehouse & 20 acres of earthworks. Not far from King's Lynn, Norfolk, England.
Tags: Castle Rising english heritage medieval fort norfolk england
Medieval castle & fort built in 1138 with gatehouse & 20 acres of earthworks. Not far from King's Lynn, Norfolk, England.
Tags: Castle Rising english heritage medieval fort norfolk england
Building of the castle was begun in 1138 by the Norman lord William d'Albini for his new wife, the widow of Henry I. In the 14th century it became the luxurious residence of Queen Isabella, widow (and alleged murderess) of Edward II.
Tags: Castle Rising english heritage medieval fort norfolk england
Medieval castle & fort built in 1138 with gatehouse & 20 acres of earthworks. Not far from King's Lynn, Norfolk, England.
Tags: Castle Rising english heritage medieval fort norfolk england