Historic sites in The Broads

Historic Structures of England

This collection highlights the architectural heritage of Norfolk and Suffolk, spanning from the Roman occupation to the Victorian era. It features significant Saxon Shore forts at Burgh Castle and Caister, the medieval royal fortification of Norwich Castle, and rare 13th-century monastic remains at Greyfriar's Cloister. The list also includes industrial landmarks like the Berney Arms Windmill and unique ecclesiastical ruins, such as the oak-filled chancel of Saint Mary's in East Somerton.

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Burgh Castle Roman Site

Burgh Castle is the site of one of nine Roman Saxon Shore forts constructed in England around the 3rd century AD, to hold troops as a…

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Norwich Castle Museum

Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk.

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Caister Roman Village

Caister Roman Site is a Roman Saxon Shore fort, located in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England.

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Berney Arms Windmill

Built in 1865, this 70-foot-tall drainage mill on the River Yare is one of Norfolk's tallest. It originally ground cement clinker before being converted for water drainage.

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Greyfriar's Cloister

These 13th-century ruins are the remains of a Franciscan friary. The site features rare medieval wall paintings and fine examples of brickwork and vaulted ceilings.

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Merchant's House

Great Yarmouth Row Houses were wealthy merchants' residences located on South Quay in the town of Great Yarmouth in the English county of…

Worlingham Hall

Worlingham Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian country house in Worlingham, 1 mile to the east of Beccles in the English county of Suffolk.

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St Benet's Abbey

St Benet's Abbey, also known as St Benet's at Holme or St Benet Hulme, was a medieval monastery of the Order of Saint Benedict situated at…

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Liverpool Street and Norwich Line

Trowse Bridge is a single-track railway bridge which carries the Great Eastern Main Line over the River Wensum just outside Norwich in…

War Memorial

Stone memorial commemorating local residents who served and died in the World Wars.

War Memorial

Stone monument honoring the local men of Hickling who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.

Reedham Swing Bridge

Reedham Swing Bridge, on the site of a Victorian swing bridge, is still in use at Reedham, Norfolk, England.It carries the Wherry railway…

Reedham Swing Bridge

Reedham Swing Bridge, on the site of a Victorian swing bridge, is still in use at Reedham, Norfolk, England.It carries the Wherry railway…

Somerleyton Swing Bridge

Somerleyton Swing Bridge is a railway swing bridge over the River Waveney on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.

Horstead Mill

Ruins of a significant 18th-century watermill on the River Bure. Once one of the most photographed mills in Norfolk, it was destroyed by fire in 1963.

Saint Mary's Church

15th-century church ruins located in East Somerton. The site is notable for a large oak tree growing directly through the center of the roofless chancel.

Saint Theobald's Church

11th-century flint ruins of the original parish church of Great Hautbois. The structure was largely abandoned in 1864 when a new church was built nearby.

Saint Theobold's Church

11th-century flint ruins of the original parish church of Great Hautbois, featuring Norman-era architectural remnants.

All Saints

Ruins of a medieval church featuring a distinct round tower, a characteristic architectural style found throughout the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside.