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Burgh CastleBurgh Castle

Burgh Castle Fort: Imposing stone walls, with added towers for catapults, of a Roman 3rd century 'Saxon Shore' fort.

Panoramic views over Breydon Water, which the fourth wall collapsed into a long time ago.

There is wheelchair access from the disabled carpark and around the fortifications. The car park is open 9am to dusk every day. The kissing gates are wheelchair accessible with a radar key.

One of a chain to defend the coast against the Saxon raiders.

Can only be approached by foot.

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Contact

English Heritage
Tel: 0870 333 1181
View the Burgh Castle websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/burgh-castle/
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Venue

Burgh Castle

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9QG

View the Burgh Castle websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk

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Map reference: TG 474045  Lat: 52.58268  Long: 1.65141


By Road:
From the A143: In the village of Burgh Castle, 5 miles west of Great Yarmouth.

By Public Transport:
From Great Yarmouth station it is 5 miles to Burgh Castle: Church Farm.