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Framlingham is a magnificent example of a late 12th-century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, the castle, together with Framlingham Mere, was designed both as a stronghold and as a symbol of power and status – as befitted one of the most influential people at the court of Henry II. Architecturally, the castle is notable for its curtain wall and mural towers, an early example of this design.
The castle fulfilled a number of roles. It was at the centre of the... [more]