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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809)

In or near Barnham.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Thetford, down White Hart Street - geograph.org.uk - 6406886

John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Thetford · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) is a memorial located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Birthplace of Thomas Paine is a museum located in Thetford, dedicated to the life and contributions of the political philosopher and writer. Visitors can explore historical artifacts, photographs, and documents related to Paine's influential works, including his famous pamphlet 'Common Sense'. The museum also offers guided tours for a more in-depth experience.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Birthplace of Thomas Paine is a memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates the life of Thomas Paine, an influential political thinker and revolutionary.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4159, 0.7477
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Thetford
Postcode
IP24 1AA
Parliamentary constituency
South West Norfolk
Phone
01842 750372
Nearest railway station
Thetford0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809)?
Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1AA), in the parish of Thetford.
What is Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809)?
Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809)?
The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1AA.
Is Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) a protected site?
Yes — Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) free to visit?
Yes, Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809) is free to enter.
How do I get to Birthplace of Thomas Paine (1737-1809)?
The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1AA.