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Castle
Acre Bailey Gate
TF 819-152 Norfolk England
TF 819-152 Norfolk England
Castle
Acre Bailey Gate is a 13th century twin-towered stone gatehouse, founded by William,
earl of Surrey. The north gate, with its large vehicular entrance, was originally
one of two gates, in the 13th century town wall. Nearby are Castle
Acre Castle and Castle Acre Priory Porch-Tower.
Castle Acre Bailey Gate is located in the village centre, off Bailey Street. 16 miles east of King's Lynn, on the A47.
The site owned by English Heritage and is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click
here for
a castle map of the area 