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Orford Castle

A 90ft-high almost intact keep with views across the River Alde to Orford Ness, built by Henry II for coastal defence in the 12thC has a local topographical display and a sculpture of the Orford merman on display. A spiral stair leads to a maze of rooms and passageways.

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  • Sunday: Medium-level cloud, 5° C
  • Monday: Sunny, 5° C