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Burgh Castle

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Burgh Castle is a Roman Saxon Shore fort, built in the 3rd century overlooking Breydon Water and the outlet of the River Waveney. The Romans built a trapezoidal fort here sometime between 260-280 AD that they called Gariannonum. The fort was alternately known as Notitia Dignitatum. We know that the Stablesian cavalry were stationed here in the mid 4th century.

The fort has a maximimum inner width of 205 by 100 metres. The walls on three sides of the fort are fairly intact, but that on the west side have collapsed into the water. The walls stand to a height of 4.6 metres, and are supported by six pear-shaped bastions.The walls are in excellent condition.

The Romans stayed until the early 5th century, most likely leaving between 407-8 AD.

Around 630 AD a monastery was established within the Roman walls by Fursa, who called the place Chobheresburgh. The monastic church stood in the south west corner of the fort, and a cemetery to the north of the church. The monastery stood until some time in the 9th century. In the 11th century the Normans built a motte and bailey castle within the fort. The mound survived until 1839.

From the castle you can look across the River Yare to Berney Arms Windmill, a restored historic mill.
Burgh Castle, Norfolk, England

About Burgh Castle
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: 3 miles west of Great Yarmouth. Access via the minor road leading to the far western end of Breydon Water.
Website: Burgh Castle
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Waterside House - 4.8 miles from Burgh Castle Stokesby, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £350

Lavendar Cottage - 4.8 miles from Burgh Castle Stokesby, Norfolk Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

175 Bemuda Holiday Park - 7.4 miles from Burgh Castle Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £180

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Star Hotel - 3.1 miles from Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £33.75

The Corner House Hotel - 3.1 miles from Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £85.00

Cliff Hotel - 3.2 miles from Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

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THE SOUTHERN - 3.1 miles from Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £52.00

The Shrewsbury Guest House - 3.4 miles from Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £30.00

The Shrewsbury - 3.4 miles from Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £50.00

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