Remains of a Norman castle in the centre of Bungay, built by the Bigod family in 1165, with twin towers and massive flint walls. Keys to the castle keep are available from nearby premises listed on the notice-board. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 till 5pm, Sunday 10 till 2pm.
Remains of 3rd century Roman fort built to defend the coast from Saxon raiders. Situated on the edge of the River Waveney with views over Breydon Water and Halvergate Marshes. Open daily.
Remains of a Roman commercial port, at Caister-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth. Open daily.
A medieval North West Tower built in 1344 as part of the town walls. Almost two thirds of the original 2046 metres of protecting wall remains today, including eleven of the original eighteen towers - its the best preserved example of a medieval town wall in East Anglia and the route makes a pleasant walk. The NW Tower is next door to the White Swan pub which was once frequented by the wherry-men transporting their cargoes along the River Bure. Exhibition about trading wherries and Broads Information Centre. Open: July to September daily 10 till 3.45pm.
Derelict windpump and ruins of 9th century Benedictine monastery on the edge of the River Bure. Open: daily.
The
'Cathedral of the Broads', dating back to 1370 with high tower offering
wonderful views. Also a visitors centre housing a photographic display of
East Anglian churches. Open: daily.
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Remains
of 13th century Augustinian priory, situated near the bridge of the banks of the
River Waveney. A key to the vaulted brick undercroft is available from the
Priory House.
Telephone 01493 488609. Open: daily.
Impressive
house rebuilt in 1846, gardens, garden trail, maze and miniature railway.
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