Thetford Castle
Thetford Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle in the market town of Thetford in the Breckland area of Norfolk, England. The first castle in Thetford, a probable 11th-century Norman ringwork called Red Castle, was replaced in the 12th century by a much larger motte and bailey castle on the other side of the town.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres)
- …is also known as “Thetford Castle Hill”
- Description: 11th-century castle in Norfolk, England, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Thetford Guildhall and Dad’s Army Museum.
Thetford Guildhall
Town hall
Thetford Guildhall is a municipal structure in the Market Place in Thetford, Norfolk, England. Thetford Guildhall is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Thetford Castle.
Dad’s Army Museum
Museum
The Dad's Army Museum is a museum located in Cage Lane… Dad’s Army Museum is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Thetford Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Barnham and Euston.
Thetford Castle
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Latitude
52.41118° or 52° 24′ 40″ north
Longitude
0.75475° or 0° 45′ 17″ east
Open location code
9F42CQ63+FW
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Turkish—“Thetford Castle” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Thetford Castle Hill”
- German: “Thetford Castle”
- Swedish: “Thetford Castle Hill”
- Turkish: “Thetford Kalesi”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Newtown and Kilverstone.
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