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Picture This with Lynn Museum from the edition of Tuesday, March 19: One of the most important twelfth-century castles in England, Castle Rising was built in 1140 by William D’Albini. It was inspired by the castle at Norwich to reflect D’Albini’s rise in significance following his marriage to the widow of Henry I. In the thirteenth century, the castle passed onto Roger de Montalt through marriage and was sold to the Crown after his death. Queen Isabella settled there around 1328 following her alleged part in the murder of her husband, Edward II. Inheriting Castle Rising, the Black Prince added…

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