At Burgh Castle you can explore the best preserved Roman
monument in East Anglia. In fact, this is one of the most
impressive Roman buildings to survive anywhere in Britain. The
Burgh Castle fort was probably called Gariannonum by the Romans.
During the 3rd and 4th centuries AD it was one of a chain of
‘Forts of the Saxon Shore’, sited at intervals around the coast
of south-east England. There are other Saxon Shore forts in
Norfolk at Caister-on-Sea and Brancaster. The forts protected
Britain from attacks by raiders and pirates from across the
North Sea, and may also have guarded harbours and merchant
shipping. During its long history this has also been the site of
a Norman castle, and perhaps of an early Christian monastery.
Visitors can enjoy the site at any time, and a series of
interpretation panels and disabled-friendly paths are provided
for your benefit. The parish church stands close by and is also
very interesting. Burgh Castle is more than just a historic
site. It is rich in bird, animal and plant l