Orford Castle

12th century castle built by Henry II. It was intended for defence purposes - clear from the location atop a hill and the thick walls with narrow arrow slits - and remains one of the most complete and unusual keeps in England. Visitors can explore from the basement, through the lower and upper halls to the roof where there are magnificent views seaward to Orford Ness. Around the rooms is a maze of passages leading to the chapel, kitchen and other chambers in the turrets. [TAGS; Orford, heritage, historical, period, monarchy, towers, polygonal] If you would like to use this location for filming, please contact Adele Cooper at Adele.Cooper@english-heritage.org.uk or call 07785 977190