Burgh Castle Roman Fort
Burgh Castle
A 3rd-century Roman fort on the 'Saxon Shore', its three high walls still standing above the Breydon Water wetlands.
Burgh Castle was one of the Saxon Shore forts the Roman Empire built to defend against Saxon raiders. Known in antiquity as Gariannonum, it was built at the end of the 3rd century. Its flint and brick walls, about 4.6 metres high on three sides, are among the best-preserved Roman structures in Britain. Beyond the walls lies open wetland where the Breydon Water meets the River Yare, home to many waterbirds in winter. Managed by English Heritage, it is free to visit and about 8 km from Great Yarmouth.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Great Yarmouth Seafront & Britannia Pier
- Horsey Windpump
- St Benet's Abbey
- Hickling Broad
- Horsey Gap Seal Colony
- Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
- Ranworth Broad & St Helen's Church
- How Hill & Toad Hole Cottage