Baconsthorpe

Settlement in Norfolk Breckland

England

Baconsthorpe

Arriving at Attleborough Viewed on a journey between Thetford and Norwich on a dull summer day. — Arriving at Attleborough Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Baconsthorpe is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 4 miles north-west of Holt, this rural settlement offers a quiet and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors alike. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields that showcase the natural charm of the Norfolk landscape.

Baconsthorpe is known for its historic significance, primarily due to the presence of Baconsthorpe Castle. This medieval ruin stands as a reminder of the village's rich past and attracts tourists interested in exploring its architectural remnants. The castle was originally built in the 15th century and was once a grand manor house. Today, visitors can wander through the ruins, admiring the remains of the fortified walls and towers that once stood proudly.

In addition to the castle, Baconsthorpe is home to a small but tight-knit community. The village features a scattering of traditional cottages and houses, creating a charming and welcoming atmosphere. The local community is known for its friendliness and community spirit, and residents often come together for various events and activities.

While Baconsthorpe may be a small village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Holt and the coastal town of Cromer. This allows residents to access a wider range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Baconsthorpe offers a peaceful and historic escape for those seeking a taste of rural Norfolk life, with its idyllic setting, rich history, and close-knit community.

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Baconsthorpe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.523755/1.0079117 or Grid Reference TM0496. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arriving at Attleborough

Viewed on a journey between Thetford and Norwich on a dull summer day.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Attleborough: Marketing suite for the new White House Park development

Michael Garlick

Attleborough: Crop and two wind turbines

Michael Garlick

Study of a Gasoline Station

Sainsbury's, Attleborough. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.

David Bremner

Study of a Gasoline Station

Esso, Attleborough. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.

David Bremner

Slip road off the A11, Workhouse Common

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Footbridge across the A11

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B1077, Attleborough

The B1077 is a 57 mile long rural road from Ipswich to Swaffham. It starts in Ipswich town centre and heads north. It crosses a railway line via a level crossing in Westerfield and then crosses the B1078 near Ashbocking. At Peats Corner it multiplexes west along the A1120 for a short distance before regaining its number and going through Debenham and Eye before crossing the River Waveney into Norfolk and reaching the A1066 on the edge of Diss. The B1077 continued west from Caston into Watton and thence to Swaffham. During World War II, the road was diverted to Carbrooke Hall as the original road was severed by the building of RAF Watton. The Watton to Swaffham road was declassified in the 1990s.

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Deopham Rd, Baconthorpe

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Farm buildings, Attleborough Hall

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Driveway to Attleborough Hall

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Field by the A11

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Norwich Rd Bridge (B1077), A11

The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. Link