Archaeological sites · East of England
Greyfriars Tower
In or near Tilney All Saints.
Greyfriars Tower — archaeological in england east midlands.
Richard Humphrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn · 0.4 km
About
Greyfriars Tower is a archaeological located in england east midlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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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
Greyfriars Tower is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It is the remaining structure of a Franciscan friary founded in the 13th century. The tower is of historical significance, showcasing the architectural style of its era. Visitors to the site can explore the remnants and learn about the friary's role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7514, 0.3990
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE30 5BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w118608165 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17536458 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greyfriars Tower?
- Greyfriars Tower is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE30 5BZ), in the parish of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area.
- What is Greyfriars Tower?
- Greyfriars Tower — archaeological in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Tower?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 5BZ.
- Is Greyfriars Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Greyfriars Tower is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Greyfriars Tower?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 5BZ.