Historic Buildings in Norfolk, England

A restored wind mill, originally used to grind material used in the making of cement. The mill was later converted to use for draining the surrounding fens.
Halvergate, Norfolk, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: On the north bank of the River Yare, accessible by boat from Haven Bridge or on foot via a footpath from Halvergate, a distance of 3.5 miles.
Website: Berney Arms Windmill
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The remains of a 15th century cross, which marks the site of an annual fair dating back to the 12th century. All that is left of the cross is a striking central shaft, which is set upon a socket stone, which, in turn, is raised upon a stepped base plinth.
Binham, Norfolk, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Monument
Location: On the village green in the centre of Binham
Website: Binham Market Cross
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OS Grid TF982399
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The 15th century remains of a merchant house. The Guildhall features a very fine vaulted undercroft, constructed of brick on stone foundations. The building was later used by the Blakeney guild of fish merchants, hence the name.
Mariners Hill, High Street Blakeney, Norfolk, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Faciing the waterfront in Blakeney, off the A149. Open access site.
Website: Blakeney Guildhall
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A cylindrical brick tower built in the late 14th century as part of the defenses of Norwich. Cow Tower is one of the earliest artillery blockhouses in England. The time of the construction, brick was seldom used in major building work; indeed, Cow Tower may be the first major brick building in England. The tower replaced an earlier toll house attached to a 13th century Benedictine monastery.
Norwich, Norfolk, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Accessible at any time. Located north east of the cathedral.
Website: Cow Tower
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An historic 16th century house on Great Yarmouth's Quayside. The house has been transformed into a treasure-trove of Elizabethan domestic history, with displays of daily life.
4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, NR30 2QH

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Elizabethan House Museum
Email: elizabethanhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Early 17th century merchant's houses, later converted into tenements. The Row Houses are a reminder of Great Yarmouth's past, when most of the town's population were crowded into a narrow alleys between the three town's major streets.
The Rows, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, NR30 2RG

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Directly behind Norfolk Nelson Museum. Follow signs for the Historic Quay. Seasonal opening, see English Heritage website for details.
Website: Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars
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OS Grid TG524071
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S beautifully restored five-story windpump, on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. There is a display detailing the history of the windpump and its restoration. Visitors can view the inner workings of the pump, and see the huge gears up close, and also climb to the top of the windpump, for superb views. There is a small National Trust shop on site, and footpaths give access to Horsey Mere. A longer footpath leads from the parking area at Horsey Windpump across fields to the beach, where a colony of grey seals can usually be found along the shore (ask for directions and a map at the shop).
Horsey, Norfolk, England, NR29 4EF

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: On the B1159 about 3 miles south east of Sea Palling
Website: Horsey Windpump
Email: horseywindpump@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01263 740241
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The historic guildhall of St George is the largest surviving medieval guidhall in the country. The guildhall was created for the Guild of St George over the years 1410-1420. It is built of brick dressed with ashlar, and the interior is an excellent example of 15th century architectural decoration.
29 King Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE30 1HA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Open all year, but generally closed on days there are performances in the theatre.
Website: St George's Guildhall
Email: stgeorgesguildhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
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A fortified lodge constructed about 1400 by the Prior of Thetford to provide accommodation and protection for gamekeepers. It says a lot about the climate of that time that the prior felt the need to create a defensive building capable of withstanding attacks by local poachers.
B1107, Thetford, Norfolk, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Off the B1107 2 miles west of Thetford
Website: Thetford Warren Lodge
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OS Grid TL839840
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