Literary houses · East of England
Burgate Ringwork
In or near Thornham Parva.
Burgate Ringwork — a literary house museum in england east.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 6.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Burgate Ringwork is a literary house museum located in england east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ringwork castle in Burgate, Suffolk, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Burgate Wood SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burgate Ringwork is a historic site located in the East of England. This earthwork is notable for its medieval origins and is classified as a scheduled monument. Visitors can explore the remnants of the circular fortification, which offers insight into the region's defensive architecture. The site is of interest to those studying medieval history and archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3387, 1.0475
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Burgate
- Postcode
- IP22 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17670968 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgate Ringwork?
- Burgate Ringwork is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 1QQ), in the parish of Burgate.
- What is Burgate Ringwork?
- Burgate Ringwork — a literary house museum in england east.
- How do I get to Burgate Ringwork?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 1QQ.
- Is Burgate Ringwork a protected site?
- Yes — Burgate Ringwork is part of the Burgate Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Burgate Ringwork?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 1QQ.