CASTLE RISING

The 1138 Norman keep remains at its original height of over fifty feet. The gate house remains as does the foundations of the first building, a Norman 11th century church. It is surrounded by a large area of well preserved earthworks. It was in use until the middle of the 16th century and some of the stone was removed in the 1700's. It was originally 4 miles closer to the shore than it is now.

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Photo Gary Decker

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