CASTLE
Construction of the castle began in 1076, probably under the supervision of Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester who built the White Tower at London.William I ordered a stone castle on the strategic route between East Anglia and London.Due to a lack of local quality stone, the Norman builders plundered Roman Colchester to build their keep.
The Castle took on its current role as a Museum for archaeological treasures, as a museum, over 150 years ago in 1860.
CASTLE
Construction of the castle began in 1076, probably under the supervision of Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester who built the White Tower at London.William I ordered a stone castle on the strategic route between East Anglia and London.Due to a lack of local quality stone, the Norman builders plundered Roman Colchester to build their keep.
The Castle took on its current role as a Museum for archaeological treasures, as a museum, over 150 years ago in 1860.