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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · East of England

Nunnery Gateway

In or near Barnham.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Nunnery Gateway — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.

A Muscovy drake - geograph.org.uk - 2024312

Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Thetford · 1.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Nunnery Gateway is a historic house located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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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 a historic house located in the East of England. It serves as a remnant of the former Nunnery of St. Mary, showcasing architectural features from its monastic past. The site reflects the region's ecclesiastical heritage and is of interest for its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4064, 0.7504
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Thetford
Postcode
IP24 2PZ
Parliamentary constituency
South West Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Thetford1.5 km

Sources

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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 — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
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.