NHER 46817 (Building record) - Bailey Gate

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Summary

The remains of the 13th century gate to the bailey of Castle Acre Castle. The gate is rectangular in plan, with an inner and outer archway and two round towers.

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Map sheet TF81NW
Civil Parish CASTLE ACRE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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April 1987. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Bailey Gate. 13th century. Rubble flint, stone dressings. Rectangular on plan with inner and outer arches, 2 round towers to north. North arch of unmoulded stone blocks, jambs dying into wall. Interior rere'arch. South side has 2 unmoulded stone block arches with interior rere'arch, supported by quoined piers."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
S. Spooner (NLA), 30 August 2006. Amended E. McDonald (HES), 19 February 2020.

  • --- Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1999. [Photogrpah of the Baily Gate at Castle Acre Castle]. 28 February.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1077681.

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Feb 19 2020 2:17PM

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