Norwich Castle
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Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk. William the Conqueror (1066–1087) ordered its construction in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England. The castle was used as a gaol from 1220 to 1887. In 1894 the Norwich Museum moved to Norwich Castle. The museum and art gallery holds significant objects from the region, especially works of art, archaeological finds and natural history specimens.
Norwich Castle, March 2009
Plan of Norwich Castle keep by William Wilkins prior to alterations completed in 1793 by John Soane.
South-west view of the castle: watercolour and pen-and-ink drawing by Francis Grose, 20 October 1775
Architectural drawing by John Soane of his extension to Norwich Castle prison (completed 1793).
Norman Conquest
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The Norman Conquest was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror.
Arrival in England scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting ships grounding and horses landing
Likely depiction of Harold's death from the Bayeux Tapestry
The remains of Baile Hill, the second motte-and-bailey castle built by William the Conqueror in York, on the west bank of the River Ouse