Literary houses · East of England
Castle Acre Town Defences
In or near Great Massingham.
Castle Acre Town Defences — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Acre Town Defences is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Acre Town Defences, located in the East Midlands, are the remnants of a medieval fortified settlement. These structures represent significant historical military architecture, showcasing the town's strategic importance during the Middle Ages. The defences include earthworks and stone walls, offering insights into the defensive techniques of the period. Visitors can explore the site to appreciate its historical context and the remnants of a once-thriving community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7030, 0.6906
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661589 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre Town Defences?
- Castle Acre Town Defences is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AJ), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- What is Castle Acre Town Defences?
- Castle Acre Town Defences — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Town Defences?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2AJ.
- Is Castle Acre Town Defences a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Acre Town Defences is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Town Defences?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AJ. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.