Archaeological sites · East of England
Nunnery Gateway
In or near Barnham.
Nunnery Gateway — archaeological in england east.
Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 1.5 km
About
Nunnery Gateway is a archaeological located in england east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nunnery Gateway is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It represents the remains of a historic nunnery, providing insights into monastic life in the region. The site is notable for its architectural features, which reflect the religious and cultural practices of the period. Visitors can explore the remnants and understand the significance of this site in the context of local history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4064, 0.7504
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: w715298794 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q26503076 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nunnery Gateway?
- Nunnery Gateway is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2PZ), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is Nunnery Gateway?
- Nunnery Gateway — archaeological in england east.
- How do I get to Nunnery Gateway?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2PZ.
- Is Nunnery Gateway a protected site?
- Yes — Nunnery Gateway is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nunnery Gateway?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2PZ.