
The remains of the Inner Bailey and curtain wall
Castle Acre is one of the best examples of a Motte and Bailey Castle from the early Middle Ages and the fortifications that remain give you a good indication of quite how formidable these castles must have seemed.

Outer Bailey

Outer Bailey c 12th century
The original castle was a moated Manor House but in the 12th century, the fortifications were improved, including the building of a keep to replace the Manor House.

13th century keep which replaced the original manor house

Remains of 13th century keep

Ditch surrounding Outer Bailey