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	FRAMLINGHAM - LoveToKnow Article on FRAMLINGHAM
		The castle forms a picturesque ruin, consisting of the outer walls 44 ft. high and 8 ft. thick, 13 towers about 58 ft. high, a gateway and some outworks.
		Framlingham (Frendlingham, Framalingaham) in early Saxon times was probably the site of a fortified earthwork to which St Edmund the Martyr is said to have fled from the Danes in 870.
		On an account roll of Framlingham Castle of 1324 there is an entry of rent received from the borough, also of rent from those living outside the borough, and in all probability burghal rights had existed at a much earlier date, when the town had grown into some importance under the shelter of the castle.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FR/FRAMLINGHAM.htm (433 words)

	CastleXplorer - Framlingham Castle
		Framlingham Castle has 12 hollow towers (a 13th collapsed) connected by a large curtain wall, 13m high and 2.5m thick.
		In 1553, King Edward VI gave Framlingham Castle to his sister Mary, and it was at this castle, a few months later, that she learnt she had been made queen.
		The castle courtyard once contained a number of stone buildings, including a great hall, but this was demolished in order to build a workhouse in 1664, and the other buildings were pulled down in 1688.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/framlingham/framlingham.php (190 words)

	Framlingham: Local History
		Framlingham is dominated by its Conservation Area; the historic core of the town is recognised as such by the Civic Amenities Act (1967), and protected by law from unwelcome development.
		Between 1100 and 1550, the Castle was lived in by the Bigods (1100-1306), Thomas Plantagenet and his descendants (1312-1375), the Mowbray Dukes of Norfolk (1375-1481) and the Howard Dukes of Norfolk (1481 until 1526).
		Framlingham in Victorian times was even more bustling than it is today; it was a centre for people's lives at a time when most did not travel far on an ordinary basis.
	www.framlingham.co.uk /local.htm (1428 words)

	Uktravel.com - Castle Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Between 1100 and 1535, the Castle was lived in by the Bigods (1100-1306), Thomas Plantagenet and his descendants (1312-1375), the Mowbray Dukes of Norfolk (1375-1481) and the Howard Dukes of Norfolk (1481 until 1535).
		Framlingham was forfeited to the Crown in the time of Henry VIII and later, Edward VI, Henry's son, gave it to Mary, his half-sister.
		Following the execution of the fourth Duke of Norfolk for treason, the castle was forfeited to Elizabeth I. Subsequently, it was used as a prison for Catholic priests.
	www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=Framlingham&offset=10 (803 words)

	History of Bungay Castle
		The Bungay lands, together with Framlingham and other sites, were subsequently presented to Roger Bigod, in 1103, The Bigods were an illustrious Norman family, and had assisted in the conquest of England, The property was inherited in I120 'by Roger's son, Hugh, who had a forceful and charismatic personality.
		Although not one of the largest castles in the country, it was constructed with walls between 5 - 7 metres thick and, standing more than 33 metres high (taller than the existing tower of St. Mary's church), he could claim that it was likely to prove the most impregnable.
		In 1987 the castle was presented to the town by the Duke of Norfolk with an endowment towards its preservation.
	www.bungay-suffolk.co.uk /history/castle.htm (629 words)

	Uktravel.com - Castle Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The castle is thought to have existed in the reign of King Arthur (if we believe in the semilegendary figure), and in Saxon times, a castle stood upon a hill called Hom.
		On arriving at the first castle gate, six massive statues of trumpeters appeared upon the battlements, a fanfare welcomed the Queen, and she was presented with the gate keys.
		The second Lord Kenilworth presented the castle to Kenilworth in 1958, on the 400th anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth I to the throne.
	www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=Kenilworth&offset=50 (1192 words)

	Framlingham-Castle.html
		Framlingham was administered through relatives of the crown for most of the 14th Century until Thomas Mowbray was made Duke of Norfolk by Richard II in 1397.
		Mowbray was given Framlingham and other estates, but he died in exile and his son was executed for rebellion against Henry V. His brother, John, was recognised as Duke in 1425 and often lived at Framlingham Castle as did his son and grandson in sucession.
		In 1553, Framlingham castle was given by King Edward VI to his sister Mary Tudor.
	www.castles-abbeys.co.uk /Framlingham-Castle.html (2712 words)

	Page Title
		Framlingham Castle was built in the 12th century.
		Framlingham Castle has two stone bridges, not a wooden one which can be raised.
		Experts think Framlingham castle was wooden but it was taken down because they had decided to build a stronger one made out of stone.
	www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk /zealand/castle (154 words)

	Boydell & Brewer Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE was the chief residence of the Bigod earls of Norfolk.
		On the opposite side of the motte one wall of Hugh Bigod's original hall is incorporated in the curtain, and the wide mural tower adjoining it preserves the imprint of Hugh's chapel.
		The Bigod castles of B ungay and Thetford.
	www.boydellandbrewer.com /cast7.htm (652 words)

	Framlingham Castle/Orford Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It wasn't until 1173 that the first castle was demolished and probably in 1189 was when Roger Bigod II rebuilt it as we see it today as such.
		Other history of the castle are that Henry VIII seized the castle in 1547 and Queen Mary used here as her headquarters before her accession in 1553.
		Framlingham Castle is located in the small town of Framlingham on the B1116.
	members.aol.com /ptravelog/Framling.html (99 words)

	Orford-Castle.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The area before the castle was built was dominated by the Bigod family from their castle at Framlingham.
		Orford village and Orford Ness from the Castle Battlements.
		Orford Castle is remarkable in two respects, it has a unique shape and planning and it is the earliest castle whose entire building accounts survive, these are held in the Public Records Office in London.
	www.castles-abbeys.co.uk /Orford-Castle.html (1940 words)

	Framlingham Castle
		Framlingham enters history more firmly at the turn of the 12th century, when the estate was given by Henry I to Roger Bigod.
		It seems likely that Bigod built a simply wooden motte and bailey castle at Framlingham, but it was left to his second son, Hugh, later the first Earl of Norfolk, to replace that structure with one of stone.
		The castle was restored to the Howards by Mary, but once more siezed by Elizabeth I after her ascension to the throne.
	www.britainexpress.com /counties/suffolk/Framlingham_Castle.htm (611 words)

	Castle Trivia
		One of the earliest surviving stone castle gatehouses in England is at Exeter Castle.
		In 1934 the castle was moved, stone by stone, to the west shore of the Loch.
		Killyleagh Castle is the oldest occupied castle in Ireland.
	www.castles-of-britain.com /castle85.htm (887 words)

	Framlingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Framlingham is a market town in East Suffolk, England.
		The town is home to 12th-century curtain-walled Framlingham Castle.
		Framlingham College, an independent school is located in the town.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Framlingham (100 words)

	TimeRef - Medieval History Timelines - Framlingham Castle
		^Framlingham Castle's location was probably fortified in some way a long time before the Normans first starting building their castle on it.
		In 1101 he was given the lands of Framlingham by Henry I. Roger died in 1107 and his first son died on the 'White Ship' disaster along with William Audelin in 1120.
		Roger rebuilt the castle consisting of the thirteen towers of the curtain wall and the defensive eathworks.
	www.btinternet.com /~timeref/fram3d.htm (254 words)

	Framlingham Castle : Properties : Properties & Events : English Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Framlingham is a magnificent example of a late 12th-century castle.
		Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, the castle, together with Framlingham Mere, was designed both as a stronghold and as a symbol of power and status - as befitted one of the most influential people in the court of Henry II.
		Architecturally, the castle is notable for its curtain wall and mural towers, an early example of this style.
	www.english-heritage.org.uk /filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=23 (429 words)

	Castle-Acre-Castle-Priory.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Castle Acre as a subordinate house of Lewis had it's Priors chosen by the Prior of Lewis as agent of the Abbot of Cluny.
		Castle Acre Priory, £2-95 / £2-20 / £1-50.
		Access to the Castle site is free, which is always a good thing, and children can run about to their hearts content, but great care should be taken around some of the defensive mounds, a fall could not be stopped, they are very steep.
	www.castles-abbeys.co.uk /Castle-Acre-Castle-Priory.html (3226 words)

	Danforth/Danford Castle in Framingham, England - Castle Quest
		Framlingham in Suffolk has an important, well preserved castle, but I have never come across Danford or Danforth in context with this castles (See http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~mwcook/framlingham%20castle.html for more on Framlingham).
		Before the Howards the castle was held by the Mowbrays, varous relatives of the Royal family and infamous Bigod's.
		The current remains are from Roger Bigod II 1189 rebuilding of the castle, with the wall towers summounted by brick tudor chimneys, some of which are dummies.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /quest/Forum7/HTML/000206.html (411 words)

	(GCM722) Bigod, I've Framed it! by Jenwen and Bingo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Framlingham Castle has an interesting history as a result of many different ownerships and has, during it's life, been a fortress, a prison, a poor house and a school.
		Therefore, during the 17th century the castle was bequeathed to Pembroke College with the condition that a poor house be constructed.
		Framlingham presents a picture of strength, standing proudly against a background of gentle countryside, and must have been an idyllic place for Mary I to while away those summer days waiting for news of whether she was to become the next Queen.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=191491 (684 words)

	Framlingham Castle Saxmundham Suffolk England English
		Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century stone enclosure fortress, built on an older motte and bailey site.
		A wide, deep ditch and a very large outer bailey encase the rest of the curtain wall, in which Mary Tudor, "Bloody Mary" was proclaimed Queen of England in July 1553.
		Framlingham Castle is located in the village centre, off Church Street.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_east_anglia/156/framlinghamcastle.htm (133 words)

	BeenThere-DoneThat: Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk.
		Framlingham Castle seen from the meadow to the South-East.
		The castle was 'modernised' during Tudor times and evidence of this can be seen in the obvious Tudor arch.
		The mere is a wildlife reserve owned by Framlingham College but maintained by Suffolk Wildlife Trust on their behalf.
	www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk /framlingham1.html (351 words)

	History Of Framlingham Castle
		Around the castle there is a natural lake and so the land is a little marshy.
		Also the castle has a natural well which is a good water supply so that the inhabitants could survive a siege, this is shown in the.
		During the late 16th century and the early 17th century the castle was owned by the crown and Elizabeth I used it as a prison for recusant priests.
	www.coursework.info /i/24269.html (713 words)

	Photos from our time in England
		This castle was also nearby, so we went there often for picnics and special events like Shakespeare In The Park (The Tempest, pictured).
		Framlingham doesn't have a keep, but you can access the battlements from a stone spiral staircase.
		Castle Acre's castle is nothing more than a small pile of rubble, but the priory was worth seeing.
	www.geocities.com /riotta_scott/england.htm (661 words)

	VisitBritain : Framlingham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Framlingham is a picturesque castle market town set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
		The castle, which dominates the town, is 12th century and is by and large in good order.
		Framlingham is an excellent base for exploring the unspoilt part of Suffolk, with country lanes that are ideal for walking and cycling.
	www.visitdemo.com /destinationguides/East_of_England/Destinations/framlingham.aspx (165 words)

	Medieval Framlingham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		They cover the Bigod, Brotherton and Howard eras and include a survey of Framlingham made in the late 13th century, an account of household expenses (mostly food and drink) compiled by the steward of the castle for the year 1385-6, and a large and detailed inventory of Framlingham castle drawn up (in English) in 1524.
		These documents illuminate the social and economic life of Framlingham within and without the castle walls during a period when the power and wealth of the lords of Framlingham castle greatly influenced the outcome of both regional and national events.
		Short studies of four aspects of Framlingham's medieval history for which there is particularly interesting documentary evidence - hunting, milling, the provision of wine and spices, and the market - have been included in this volume as appendices.
	www.suffolkrecordssociety.com /51154328.HTM (217 words)

	Directory of castles built in Suffolk, England, UK
		Inquire into this 12th century castle constructed by Henry 2nd to defend the coast and was the first English castle to sport mural towers built into the curtain walls.
		Tour massive castle with thirteen towers dating from the 12th century that Roger Bigwood repaired after Henry 3rd attempted to raise it to the ground.
		Enjoy major castle built from three types of stone by Henry 2nd that is in almost pristine condition.
	www.uk-castles.co.uk /suffolk.htm (503 words)

	Castles in England, a Traveller's Britain page from Buxton Online
		Rochester Castle : The Norman Castle in Rochester
		The British castle forms a valuable part of our colourful and historic heritage, one that shows us the true nature of civilisation as it was in the darker more violent years of Britain's past.
		The oldest of our remaining English castles is at Richmond in Yorkshire, built during 1071 by Alan Rufus.
	www.buxtononline.net /travellers/castles.htm (271 words)

	Worldisround - Suffolk - April 2002 - Sightseeing in England pictures
		After leaving the castle I had a leisurely stroll through the town, via the church, to the quayside.
		Framlingham: Framlingham Castle is also run by English Heritage and again an audio guide is provided, but all that remains of the original castle is the Curtain Walls and although it looks impressive from the outside, I found the inside a bit of a disappointment.
		Bungay: Bigod Castle in Bungay was the most ruined of the three castles I visited.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/11212/text.html (675 words)

	Castles on the Web: Castle Tours : England
		The majestic castle at Framlingham guards the landscape from its prominant position, unchanged in over 800 years.
		The earliest part of the castle dates from the mid-twelfth century and was built up over several phases.
		It's a type of castle known as a promontory or cliff-top castle, and was one of the first castles William built in England after landing in 1066.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /search/Castle_Tours/England/more3.html (396 words)

	Beany Z at Framlingham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The entrance to the castle is over a bridge.
		The massive wall towers can be seen best from inside the castle, where their structure is apparent due to their open backs.
		17th and 18th century additions to the castle were built to serve as a poorhouse and workhouse.
	website.lineone.net /~beanie-z/framlingham.htm (62 words)

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