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Berney Arms Reach

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Norfolk South Norfolk

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Berney Arms Reach

Burgh Castle South Eastern Tower A Saxon Shore Roman Fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Burgh Castle South Eastern Tower Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Berney Arms Reach is a remote and picturesque location situated in Norfolk, England. It is primarily known for its stunning views of the sea, estuary, and creek.

Located within the Norfolk Broads National Park, Berney Arms Reach offers visitors a unique and tranquil experience. The area is characterized by its vast, open landscape, with sweeping marshlands and panoramic views of the surrounding waterways. The sea, estuary, and creek blend seamlessly together, creating a diverse and ever-changing environment that is home to a variety of plant and animal species.

The reach is particularly famous for its birdwatching opportunities. Bird enthusiasts flock to Berney Arms Reach to catch a glimpse of the diverse range of birdlife that inhabits the area, including marsh harriers, avocets, and curlews. The vast open skies provide the perfect backdrop for birdwatchers to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Access to Berney Arms Reach is primarily by boat or on foot, as it is a remote and secluded location. The area is home to a small railway station, which is one of the most isolated in the country. The station serves as a gateway for visitors to explore the surrounding marshlands and enjoy the breathtaking views.

In conclusion, Berney Arms Reach in Norfolk offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for nature lovers and birdwatchers alike. Its stunning sea, estuary, and creek landscapes, combined with its remote location, make it a hidden gem within the Norfolk Broads National Park.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.585371/1.6382355 or Grid Reference TG4604. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burgh Castle South Eastern Tower A Saxon Shore Roman Fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Burgh Castle South Eastern Tower
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Eastern Wall of Burgh Castle Saxon Shore Fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Eastern Wall of Burgh Castle Saxon Shore Fort
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Berney Arms Railway Station
Berney Arms Railway Station
Berney Arms Windmill
Berney Arms Windmill
River Yare
River Yare
Train passing the cows
Train passing the cows
Angles Way by night View of River Waveney and boatyard near to Burgh Castle, by night. In case anyone wonders, the bright light on right is a night-light on a post providing electric hookups for boats at the moorings. Angles Way runs alongside the river here.
Angles Way by night
View of River Waveney and boatyard near to Burgh Castle, by night. In case anyone wonders, the bright light on right is a night-light on a post providing electric hookups for boats at the moorings. Angles Way runs alongside the river here.
Burgh Castle WW1 War Memorial
Burgh Castle WW1 War Memorial
Burgh Castle WW2 War Memorial
Burgh Castle WW2 War Memorial
St Peter and St Paul's church
St Peter and St Paul's church
Burgh Castle Roman Fort Burgh Castle is the site of one of nine Roman Saxon Shore forts constructed in England around the 3rd century AD. This fort was possibly known as Gariannonum. The fort is roughly rectangular, measuring (internally) approximately 205 m (673 ft) by 100 m (330 ft). The walls on the north, east, and much of the south side are largely intact, standing at a height of approximately 4.6 m (15 ft) and measuring up to 3 m (9.8 ft) thick at the base. They have a core of mortared flint rubble and an external and internal facing of prepared flint and red tile or brick in alternating bands. Against the outer face of the walls there are six solid bastions of pear-shaped plan spaced symmetrically, two on the south wall, one each at the north-east and south-east angles, one slipped from position on the north wall, and one below the south wall where it has fallen. The west wall has at some time in the distant past collapsed down the underlying hillside and into what was once an estuary but is now a marsh, and nothing of it is now visible. Breydon Water is all that is left of the estuary this fort once overlooked. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gariannonum" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gariannonum">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Burgh Castle Roman Fort
Burgh Castle is the site of one of nine Roman Saxon Shore forts constructed in England around the 3rd century AD. This fort was possibly known as Gariannonum. The fort is roughly rectangular, measuring (internally) approximately 205 m (673 ft) by 100 m (330 ft). The walls on the north, east, and much of the south side are largely intact, standing at a height of approximately 4.6 m (15 ft) and measuring up to 3 m (9.8 ft) thick at the base. They have a core of mortared flint rubble and an external and internal facing of prepared flint and red tile or brick in alternating bands. Against the outer face of the walls there are six solid bastions of pear-shaped plan spaced symmetrically, two on the south wall, one each at the north-east and south-east angles, one slipped from position on the north wall, and one below the south wall where it has fallen. The west wall has at some time in the distant past collapsed down the underlying hillside and into what was once an estuary but is now a marsh, and nothing of it is now visible. Breydon Water is all that is left of the estuary this fort once overlooked. LinkExternal link
St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Burgh Castle Grade II Listed Parish church. Late C11 west tower. Nave and chancel retain C13 character but remodelled C15. North aisle 1847. South porch 1857. Quaternary and Quarry flint and chert with Lincolnshire Limestone ashlar dressings and some brick. The ruins of the neighbouring Roman fort of Gariannonum, built about 270AD, have provided much of the materials (flints and Roman tiles) to build this tower and church.
St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Burgh Castle
Grade II Listed Parish church. Late C11 west tower. Nave and chancel retain C13 character but remodelled C15. North aisle 1847. South porch 1857. Quaternary and Quarry flint and chert with Lincolnshire Limestone ashlar dressings and some brick. The ruins of the neighbouring Roman fort of Gariannonum, built about 270AD, have provided much of the materials (flints and Roman tiles) to build this tower and church.
Footpath along the River Yare towards Breydon Water The footpath here forms part of the Angles Way. Although late in the year, there were many dragonflies out on the wing: one can be seen in the centre of the image.
Footpath along the River Yare towards Breydon Water
The footpath here forms part of the Angles Way. Although late in the year, there were many dragonflies out on the wing: one can be seen in the centre of the image.
Burgh Flats from the Angles Way On the horizon, the two windmills are actually on the banks not of the adjacent body of water (the River Waveney) but on the River Yare, separated from the Waveney by a slim triangle of land; the two rivers meet just off to the right of the photograph. The mills are Berney Arms Mill (to the right, still with its sails) and Red Mill (to left, without sails).
Burgh Flats from the Angles Way
On the horizon, the two windmills are actually on the banks not of the adjacent body of water (the River Waveney) but on the River Yare, separated from the Waveney by a slim triangle of land; the two rivers meet just off to the right of the photograph. The mills are Berney Arms Mill (to the right, still with its sails) and Red Mill (to left, without sails).
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Burgh Castle <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1051008?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1051008?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Burgh Castle
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Font in Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Burgh Castle <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1051008?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1051008?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Font in Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Burgh Castle
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Burgh Castle Roman Saxon Shore Fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013094?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1372902?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1372902?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Burgh Castle Roman Saxon Shore Fort
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Burgh Castle Roman Saxon Shore Fort
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Berney Arms Reach is located at Grid Ref: TG4604 (Lat: 52.585371, Lng: 1.6382355)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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