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Burgh Castle Village and English Heritage Castle Ruin, Norfolk. Free entry

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Accessibility

It is possible to visit the site on foot from dawn to dusk. "There is an all-weather path around it that is accessible to those with limited mobility, including wheelchair users."

Brief description

"The late 3rd century 'Saxon Shore' fort at Burgh Castle was built as part of the Roman network of coastal defenses, and probably abandoned just over a hundred years later. Three of its imposing stone walls survive, almost to their original height, making this one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Britain. The fourth wall collapsed into the surrounding marshes a long time ago.

The site is in an exposed location but there are two small open-sided structures in the car park area, housing interpretation panels, which offer some shelter from bad weather. A small permanent exhibition on the archaeology of the fort can be found in the adjacent church. The Burgh Castle village pub (the Queen's Head) is nearby, at the junction of Church Road and Back Lane."

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust's guidebook to the site and the other Norfolk Saxon Shore forts is available from local shops or by visiting here to buy online.

Address

Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9QB

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/burgh-castle/

Directions

Postcode: NR31 9QB

Latitude: 52.583995

Longitude: 1.655036

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Bus access: First 5 or 7 from Great Yarmouth then a short walk

Train: Great Yarmouth 5 miles

Amenities

There is a free car and coach park in Butts Lane but please note that it is locked at 6 p.m. It is a 600-metre walk from the car park to the fort. There are no on-site toilets.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Travel Information

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