Castles · East of England
Crabbs Castle
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
Crabbs Castle — a castle in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt · 2.2 km
About
Crabbs Castle is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crabbs Castle is a historic castle located in the East Midlands. It features traditional architectural elements typical of the region's fortifications. The site is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era and design are not provided. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9213, 0.8468
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wighton
- Postcode
- NR23 1PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287929 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crabbs Castle?
- Crabbs Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1PP), in the parish of Wighton.
- What is Crabbs Castle?
- Crabbs Castle — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Crabbs Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1PP.
- Is Crabbs Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Crabbs Castle is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Crabbs Castle charge admission?
- Crabbs Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Crabbs Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1PP.