Burgh Castle

Open accessfree to visit at any reasonable time

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Burgh Castle is one of 13 castles the Albion Guide lists in Norfolk. It sits inside the Broads National Park. Berney Arms Station is 1.6 km away to the north-west. The nearest other castle is Caister Castle, 8.2 km to the north-east.

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