Eye Castle is one of the few surviving motte-and-bailey castles from the early Norman period. Built shortly after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, the castle was largely destroyed in 1265 but was probably used as a defensive site for many centuries before that. Now, rather than dominating the surrounding area with military might, it offers a tranquil, fun and interesting place to visit. The castle and surrounds have recently been restored and revamped, opening up new areas to explore and provide a viewing platform offering wonderful views of the church, Eye and surrounding countryside for miles around. We were asked by the Public Realm team at Babergh-Mid Suffolk District Council to design and install a lighting solution to enhance how this unique historic landmark is presented during nightfall and during open air events including theatre performances. Our innovative lighting system can provide general white lighting controlled by time and daylight sensors but can easily be set to any colour to suit the occasion. Whilst working on this culturally significant site was a major responsibility, it was real privilege be involved.
