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| | 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. |
 | | In order to subdue him, Stephen was obliged to march upon Bungay in 114O but in the negotiations which followed, Stephen found it expedient to reward Bigod with the title of Earl of Suffolk in order to win his future loyalty. |
 | | When Henry II acceded to the throne in 1154 he deprived Hugh of his lands both in Bungay and Framlingham, although he was permitted to retain his title of Earl. |
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