Stiffleaf's photos with the keyword: mettingham

the castle built c.1342 has moats partly remaining around both wards; this is the view from the outer ward towards the towers of the inner ; in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation.

inner ward of the castle built c.1342; in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation.

rear view of the gatehouse of the castle built c.1342; in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation.

gatehouse of castle built c.1342, in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation.

gatehouse of castle built c.1342, in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation.

view along the outer walls of the castle built c.1342,looking from the corner tower towards the skewed turrets of the main gatehouse. in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation. note the c14 brickwork quoins: bricks were imported as ballast from the netherlands at this period.

view of gatehouse of the castle built c.1342. in 1390 it became a chantry foundation, retaining collegiate status until the reformation.