Forgotten History
Orford Castle
Aldeburgh, United Kingdom
Orford Castle is a castle in Orford in the English county of Suffolk, 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Ipswich, with views over Orford Ness. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II of England to consolidate royal power in the region. The well-preserved keep, described by historian R. Allen Brown as "one of the most remarkable keeps in England", is of a unique design and may have been based on Byzantine architecture. The keep stands within the earthen remains of the castle's outer fortifications.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Aldeburgh, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 52.09420, 1.53073
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1964047
What is Orford Castle?
Orford Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Orfordness Lighthouse, Captain's Wood, Blaxhall Common, Snape Marshes.
Where is Orford Castle?
Orford Castle is in Aldeburgh, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.09420, 1.53073.
How do I get to Orford Castle?
Orford Castle is at Aldeburgh, United Kingdom (52.09420, 1.53073). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.