My Uni recently planned a trip opportunity for international students to visit two different castles in Suffolk. It was a short trip, but very relaxing (which is what I needed at the time) and was easy to get to since my University provided a bus. All in all, a nice, short day out :)
First was Framlingham castle! It was originally built around 1100 by Roger Bigod, but the remaining walls were built by his grandson, Roger Bigod II around 1177.
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| Inside the walls. |
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| Main entrance way. |
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| Castle Inn with the castle in the background. |
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| I thought it was interesting how the spiral column things all varied slightly. |
Second was Orford Castle. It was built by King Henry II between 1165-1173 in order to protect the stretch of nearby coast from invasion, as well as to keep an eye on one of Henry's most troublesome barons - Hugh Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, at Framlingham castle! Unlike Framlingham, however, one inside tower of this castle remains, but the outer walls are gone.
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| Walk up to the castle. |
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| Narrow stone hallways. |
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| View from inside :) |
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| Suit of armor...makes me feel like such a tourist! |
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| Spiral staircase - thin narrow steps that are hard to climb in the dark - got to love old architecture! |
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| At the top... |
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| ...and the view is gorgeous! |
So pretty! I love seeing all the old buildings... and all the pretty views. And the snow! And the armor is cool, even if it is touristy.
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