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Castle Rising, Norfolk, England
Castle Rising is one of the most important medieval castles in England.The magnificent keep at Castle Rising was built in c1140 by William d'Albini II to celebrate his marriage to the widow of Henry I and his acquisition of the earldom of Sussex and was modeled on the keep at Norwich, built by Henry I. At its building it was the largest in the country and was later particularly noted for its highly decorated forebuilding and its staircase approach, which even today is still in pretty good condition.
Early in Castle Rising's, life, at about 1140, a mint was established and continued to NABHO members visiting Castle Rising receive a 10% discount on admission when the produce their membership card. Yet another reason to join the National Association of Beach Hut Owners |
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Castle Rising in Norfolk England is the latest visitor attraction to offer discounts on admission to 
produce coins for several years. Castle Rising remained within the de'Albigny family for the next 200 years, after which, several leading families held it until it came into the hands of the Crown by its sale. A royal ownership followed lasting until the 16th Century. This was to be the brightest period in Castle Rising's history with Kings, Queens and Princes all staying at the keep.