TG4704 : The Roman fort of Gariannonum - north wall

near to Burgh Castle, Norfolk, Great Britain

The Roman fort of Gariannonum - north wall
The Roman fort of Gariannonum - north wall
A section of the north wall. In the distance, across the River Waveney, Berney Arms windmill can be seen. Originally a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress that had been built within the stone walls of the Roman fort of Gariannonum, dated to the late 3rd century. The first recorded motte in England dates from 1051, built by French castle builders for the English king in Hereford; by the death of William the Conqueror in 1087 they were a common feature. At Burgh Castle, the motte with surrounding ditch was raised over the wall at the southwestern corner, and a rampart supporting a timber palisade was constructed on the western side. During the 18th century the motte was levelled and only fragments of the earthworks remain. The site, owned by English Heritage, is freely accessible; it offers magnificent views across the marshes extending westwards.
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TG4704, 35 images   (find more images nearby)
Photographer
Evelyn Simak   (find more nearby)
Image classification
Geograph
Date Taken
Sunday, 17 February, 2008
Submitted
Sunday, 17 February, 2008
Category
Fort   (find more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 474 046 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:35.0026N 1:39.0931E
Photographer Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 475 047
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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