Weeting Castle, Weeting, Norfolk
This is a reconstruction drawing of Weeting Castle as it would have looked after a moat was built around it in the 13th century. The castle was built by Hugh de Plais in about 1180. He was a tenant of William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey. Despite its name, Weeting Castle was never fortified. The rectangular moat that surrounds the building was added in the mid-13th century. Its primary purpose was not defensive, however; it was built to demonstrate the wealth and power of the de Plais family. It was the home of the de Plais family until the late 14th century. After the hall went out of use, it was incorporated as an ornamental feature within the grounds of the now demolished Weeting Hall. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2011). Read more.
