Caister Hall Norfolk antique print 1784

Caister Hall aka Castor Hall or Caister Castle, Norfolk. This antique print of Caister Hall, is of the 15th-century moated castle situated in the parish of West Caister, some 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the town of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk. The castle had a 100 ft (33 m) high tower and was built between 1432 and 1446 by Sir John Fastolf, who (along with Sir John Oldcastle) was an inspiration for William Shakespeare‘s Falstaff. The castle suffered severe damage in 1469 when it was besieged and captured by the Duke of Norfolk. The castle, other than the tower, fell into ruin after 1600. Antique copper-plate engraving of Caister Hall aka Castor Hall and Caister Castle, Norfolk. Dated in the plate 23 Oct 1784. Size of engraved area approx. 5x6ins. Paper approx. 11.5 x 8 inches.