England · 14th century
Claxton Castle ranks #5,770 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #339 of the 360 mapped in England. Founded 1340, it is older than 58% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 758 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. 5 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Colchester, 85 km away. See how England compares in the castle statistics.
Claxton Castle in the village of Claxton, Norfolk, is a ruined brick castle some 13 km southeast of Norwich.
Sir William de Kerdeston and his son were given licence to crenellate the castle in 1340 and 1376 respectively, the latter licence necessary due to Kerdeston's death before completion of the castle. It was largely demolished in the 17th century to build Claxton Hall. The castle ruins consist of a long wall and three towers with various staircases and archways. Earthworks indicate an outer moat and causeway dating from medieval times. It is a Grade II* listed building first listed in 1951 and is a scheduled monument.
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