Literary houses · East of England
Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle
In or near Halvergate.
Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england east.
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5189854.jpg){kind=link}
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berney Arms · 1.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, England, UK
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Halvergate Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breydon Water SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Breydon Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burgh Castle is a historical site located in the East of England, featuring a Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery, and a Norman motte and bailey castle. The fort dates back to Roman Britain and is notable for its well-preserved walls. The site offers insights into various periods of occupation and military architecture. Visitors can explore the remnants of these significant structures that reflect the region's layered history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5827, 1.6538
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Burgh Castle
- Postcode
- NR31 9AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Berney Arms — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662749 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Burgh Castle
Castles · 0.1 km
Burgh Castle Roman Site
Castles · 0.2 km
Burgh Castle Roman Site
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Burgh Castle (Roman fortification)
Castles · 0.2 km
Breydon Yare Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Liffens Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Kingfisher Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Breydon Water Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Breydon Bure Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Burgh Castle Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Red Mill
Windmills · 1.1 km
Berney Arms Windmill
Windmills · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Castles · East of England
Burgh Castle Roman Site
Burgh Castle Roman Site — a castle in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Burgh Castle Roman Site
Burgh Castle Roman Site — archaeological in england east.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Burgh Castle (Roman fortification)
Burgh Castle (Roman fortification) — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Breydon Yare Holiday Park
Breydon Yare Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Liffens Caravan Park
Liffens Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
Where to eat & stay near Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Breydon Yare Holiday Park
Breydon Yare Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Liffens Caravan Park
Liffens Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Kingfisher Holiday Park
Kingfisher Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Breydon Water Holiday Park
Breydon Water Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Breydon Bure Holiday Park
Breydon Bure Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Cherry Tree Holiday Park
Cherry Tree Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Short Blue Public House
The Short Blue Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth
Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
St Johns Head Public House
St Johns Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Dukes Head Public House
Dukes Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5More places in this region
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Great Easton Castle
Great Easton Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Rampton Castle
Rampton Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Motte castle in Kimbolton Park, known as Castle Hill
Motte castle in Kimbolton Park, known as Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england london.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Therfield Castle
Therfield Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle?
- Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR31 9AJ), in the parish of Burgh Castle.
- What is Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle?
- Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england east.
- How do I get to Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Berney Arms, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR31 9AJ.
- Is Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle a protected site?
- Yes — Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle is part of the Halvergate Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breydon Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Burgh Castle Roman fort, vicus, pre-Conquest monastery and Norman motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Berney Arms, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR31 9AJ.