Castles · East of England
Mileham Castle
In or near Pattesley.
Mileham Castle — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mileham Castle, the nearest railway station is Dereham, located 9.9 km away. The postcode for satellite navigation is PE32 2RB, and entry to the castle is free. Please note that wheelchair access is not available.
About
Mileham Castle is a castle 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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Heritage listing
Details This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: NF 95 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Mileham Castle is one of the largest motte and bailey castles in Norfolk, built around 1100. The site features an imposing motte, remnants of a stone keep, and two baileys, along with a rectangular enclosure that now contains Burwood Hall and farm buildings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mileham Castle is a historic castle located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains, which reflect its significance in the region's history. The site offers insights into the architectural styles and defensive structures of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7374, 0.8371
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Mileham
- Postcode
- PE32 2RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 9.9 km
- Opening
- 24/7
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/365644023 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mileham Castle?
- Mileham Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2RB), in the parish of Mileham.
- What is Mileham Castle?
- Mileham Castle — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mileham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE32 2RB.
- Is Mileham Castle a listed building?
- Mileham Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Mileham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Mileham Castle is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mileham Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Mileham Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mileham Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2RB. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.