Castles · East of England
Mileham
In or near Pattesley.
Mileham is a village approximately midway between East Dereham and Fakenham in Mid Norfolk with a population of 563 people in 2011. The village sits astride the B1145 Kings Lynn to Mundesley road that
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mileham is a village approximately midway between East Dereham and Fakenham in Mid Norfolk with a population of 563 people in 2011. The village sits astride the B1145 Kings Lynn to Mundesley road that dissects Mid Norfolk west to east. It is the old coaching road from Kings Lynn to Norwich and then on to Great Yarmouth. The name Mileham comes from the presence of a mill; the base of the last one can still be seen from the Litcham Road. (There is a possibility that it may be linked to a Saxon water mill.) There is also a "Mill Farm" to the west of the village. Mileham is a linear settlement in 'High Norfolk', and is also a 'Conservation Village', centred on Burwood Hall, The Church, The Castle, Park Farm, Old Hall Farm and Manor Farm. There are ruins of a Norman castle (now a nature reserve) near to the site of the Roman Camp and a church, St John the Baptist, with some rare stained glass windows.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Mileham is a village approximately midway between East Dereham and Fakenham in Mid Norfolk with a population of 563 people in 2011. The village sits astride the B1145 Kings Lynn to Mundesley road that dissects Mid Norfolk west to east. It is the old coaching road from Kings Lynn to Norwich and then on to Great Yarmouth. The name Mileham comes from the presence of a mill; the base of the last one can still be seen from the Litcham Road. (There is a possibility that it may be linked to a Saxon water mill.) There is also a "Mill Farm" to the west of the village. Mileham is a linear settlement in 'High Norfolk', and is also a 'Conservation Village', centred on Burwood Hall, The Church, The Castle, Park Farm, Old Hall Farm and Manor Farm. There are ruins of a Norman castle (now a nature reserve) near to the site of the Roman Camp and a church, St John the Baptist, with some rare stained glass windows.
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Background
Description
The Mileham Dish dates from 4th century AD from a period of time when Britain was under Roman rule. The square silver dish was found in 1839. Though it is tempting to assume that it was part of a hoard of silver, there is no record of it being found with any other objects. It is now held by the British Museum.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7375, 0.8340
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Mileham
- Postcode
- PE32 2TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Mileham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mileham?
- Mileham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2TR), in the parish of Mileham.
- What is Mileham?
- Mileham is a village approximately midway between East Dereham and Fakenham in Mid Norfolk with a population of 563 people in 2011. The village sits astride the B1145 Kings Lynn to Mundesley road that
- How do I get to Mileham?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2TR.
- Is Mileham a protected site?
- Yes — Mileham is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Mileham charge admission?
- Mileham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mileham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2TR. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.