Orford Castle is a Grade I listed building in the East Suffolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 16 March 1966. A 12th century (1165-7) Castle.

Orford Castle

WRENN ID: odd-hearth-elm
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: East Suffolk
Country: England
Date first listed: 16 March 1966
Type: Castle
Source: Historic England listing

Description

TM 44 NW ORFORD CASTLE GREEN

2/8 Orford Castle 16.3.66 (Formerly listed under General) GV I

Castle keep. 1165-7. For Henry II. Septaria and Caen stone plinth, quoins, battlements and dressings to openings. The Keep is circular internally with polygonal exterior with three square projecting turrets. (FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION SEE "ORFORD CASTLE" D.O.E. OFFICIAL GUIDE BOOK by R. ALLEN BROWN, M.A., D.Phil., F.S.A. H.M.S.O. 1964. Scheduled A.M.)

Listing NGR: TM4194349872

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