Archaeological sites · East of England
Horstead
In or near Coltishall.
Horstead — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coltishall · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Horstead is a archaeological located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Horstead is the site of a Roman temporary camp, identifiable through cropmarks visible from aerial reconnaissance. The camp measures approximately 365 meters by 255 meters and is located on a gravel terrace at the southern edge of the Bure valley, offering open views in most directions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horstead is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It features significant remnants that provide insights into local history and prehistoric activity in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient human settlements in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7243, 1.3435
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Horstead with Stanninghall
- Postcode
- NR12 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Coltishall — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2952664600 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horstead?
- Horstead is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 7LB), in the parish of Horstead with Stanninghall.
- What is Horstead?
- Horstead — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horstead?
- The nearest railway station is Coltishall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 7LB.
- Is Horstead a protected site?
- Yes — Horstead is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Horstead free to visit?
- Yes, Horstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horstead?
- The nearest railway station is Coltishall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 7LB.