Castles · East Midlands
Castle Acre Bailey Gate
Castle Acre Bailey Gate — a Grade I-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Acre Bailey Gate is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Place summary
Castle Acre Bailey Gate is a Grade I listed castle located in the East Midlands. It serves as the main entrance to the medieval castle of Castle Acre. The gatehouse is a notable example of 12th-century military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7035, 0.6882
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5049977 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castle Acre Bailey Gate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre Bailey Gate?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AF), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- Is Castle Acre Bailey Gate a listed building?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Does Castle Acre Bailey Gate charge admission?
- Castle Acre Bailey Gate typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Bailey Gate?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AF. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.