English Heritage sites near Burgh Castle Parish
BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT
0 miles from Burgh Castle Parish
The imposing stone walls, with added towers for catapults, of a Roman 3rd century ‘Saxon Shore’ fort. Enjoy panoramic views over Breydon Water, into which the fourth wall long since collapsed.
BERNEY ARMS WINDMILL
1 miles from Burgh Castle Parish
Visit one of Norfolk's best and largest extant marsh mills, built to grind a constituent of cement and in use until 1948, finally pumping water to drain surrounding marshland.
GREAT YARMOUTH ROW HOUSES AND GREYFRIARS' CLOISTERS
3 miles from Burgh Castle Parish
Enjoy a rare trip back in time at this Norfolk visitor attraction. The delightful Row Houses at Row 111 and the Old Merchant’s House are rare remnants of Great Yarmouth’s original distinctive ‘Rows’.
ST OLAVE'S PRIORY
4 miles from Burgh Castle Parish
The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory.
CAISTER ROMAN FORT
5 miles from Burgh Castle Parish
The partial excavated remains of a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations.
COW TOWER, NORWICH
15 miles from Burgh Castle Parish
One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defence.
Churches in Burgh Castle Parish
Burgh Castle: St Peter & St Paul
Church Road
Burgh Castle
Gt.Yarmouth
Norfolk
+44 1493781747
Burgh Castle, 4 miles from the seaside resort of Gt.Yarmouth is a very historic village, home to what is recognised as one of the best preserved of a series of Roman Saxon Shore Forts built in the third century AD to protect the coast against Saxon invaders. It is situated on the River Waveney close to the great estuary and wild life reserve of Breydon Water.
Parts of the present church of SS Peter & Paul date back over 1000 years but it is reputed that in 633AD St Fursey came from Ireland and established a monastery within the then abandoned Roman Fort. This being so the Christian faith has been witnessed here for about 1400 years. The church has strong links with the Norwich based Ecumenical "Fursey Pilgrim" group who come on pilgrimage each October. The small round towered church consists of nave, chancel and north aisle. Points of interest to the visitor are a well preserved 14c "East Anglian Lion Font" and some magnificent stained glass windows, especially the small lancet "Fursey" window.
During the summer months the north aisle houses permanent displays and information relating to St.Fursey and also the Roman Fort.
This is truly a "little gem" a place of utter peace and tranquillity.but the years have taken their toll. In 2015 the first stage of a major restoration programme, repairs to the north aisle was completed. The next stage, is to get the building (at present on the at risk list) stable with repairs to the south wall, floors in the chancel / nave etc. In the longer term the plan is to provide much needed kitchen and toilet facilites.. The PCC are constantly working to raise funds .If you would like to support us you can do so on line or by text by clicking on the "support via donation" button. Thank you.
Pubs in Burgh Castle Parish
Church Farm Restaurant & Hotel
Church Farm Restaurant & Hotel, Burgh Castle
Fishermans Inn
Burgh Castle Marina, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, NR31 9PZ
(01493) 780729
thefishermansinn.co.uk
Kingfisher Bar
Butt Lane, Burgh Castle., Burgh Castle, NR31 9PY
(01493) 782016
Queens Head
Locally sourced food is served daily, and the pub has its own butchery where all burgers, pies, and sausages are produced, along with a varied range of game.