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English: The remains of Claxton Castle. Claxton Castle was castellated in 1333 by William de Kerdiston. A 40 metre section of wall and five bastions survive and earthworks give evidence of a complex structure which incorporates an inner moat and possibly an outer ditched enclosure. An isolated pier > 1476642 with portcullis grooves on the north-east corner probably formed part of the east façade or entrance gates. In the late 16th or early 17th century a mansion with a porch tower was built at right angles to the remaining castle wall. The mansion was demolished and replaced with Claxton Manor > 1476631 in the 17th century, incorporating the porch tower, with later extensions and renovations including the addition of the south pile. Excavations in advance of the building of a swimming pool have revealed more of the gatehouse and walls. For more detailed information see: http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MNF10304
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Camera location52° 34′ 53″ N, 1° 26′ 41″ E  Heading=45° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo
Object location52° 34′ 54″ N, 1° 26′ 43″ E  Heading=45° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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