Bacton

Civil Parish in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Bacton

Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal — Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal Credit: Martin Speck

Bacton is a small coastal village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the eastern coast of the country, approximately 20 miles north-east of the city of Norwich. Bacton is a civil parish, encompassing an area of approximately 10 square miles.

The village is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and stunning coastal scenery, which attract visitors from near and far. Bacton's coastline is part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ensuring its protection and preservation. The area is popular for activities such as walking, birdwatching, and beachcombing.

Historically, Bacton has been a significant center for the oil and gas industry, with several offshore gas terminals located offshore. These terminals play a crucial role in the extraction and transportation of natural gas from the North Sea.

In terms of amenities, Bacton offers a range of facilities to cater to both residents and tourists. There are several local shops, a post office, and a primary school within the village. Additionally, Bacton has a pub, restaurants, and accommodation options, making it a convenient place to stay for those exploring the Norfolk coast.

Overall, Bacton is a charming coastal village that combines natural beauty with industrial significance. Its stunning beaches, rich history, and range of amenities make it an appealing destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Bacton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.846734/1.454921 or Grid Reference TG3233. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal

Communications mast at Bacton Gas Terminal

The Ship pub, Bacton Closed down and up for sale.

The Ship pub, Bacton

Closed down and up for sale.

Transmitters near Bacton gas distribution station

Transmitters near Bacton gas distribution station

Arable land with St Andrew's church, Bacton, in the distance

Arable land with St Andrew's church, Bacton, in the distance

St Margaret's church, Paston

St Margaret's church, Paston

Paston Great Barn Built in 1581. Now home to colonies of rare bats.

Paston Great Barn

Built in 1581. Now home to colonies of rare bats.

On Paston Way - Path through potato crop, SE of Knapton

On Paston Way - Path through potato crop, SE of Knapton

Fingerpost at junction S of Paston Green

Fingerpost at junction S of Paston Green

All Saints Church, Edingthorpe

All Saints Church, Edingthorpe

St Andrew's Church, Bacton

St Andrew's Church, Bacton

Old railway bridge, Knapton This was on the line from North Walsham to Cromer via a more or less coastal route. It was part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway, a line shared between the Great Eastern and the Midland and Great Northern, itself a joint railway. This section closed in 1964.

Old railway bridge, Knapton

This was on the line from North Walsham to Cromer via a more or less coastal route. It was part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway, a line shared between the Great Eastern and the Midland and Great Northern, itself a joint railway. This section closed in 1964.

Barn near School Road This appears not much used, but has been cleared of some vegetation since photographed in 2008 - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/785608">TG3133 : Farm building</a> .

Barn near School Road

This appears not much used, but has been cleared of some vegetation since photographed in 2008 - TG3133 : Farm building .

Junction of 'Quiet Lanes' Many lanes in this area are signed as &#039;Quiet Lanes&#039;. There seems to be no measures taken to ensure they are quiet, the idea just takes advantage of the fact that they do naturally tend to be lightly used.

Junction of 'Quiet Lanes'

Many lanes in this area are signed as 'Quiet Lanes'. There seems to be no measures taken to ensure they are quiet, the idea just takes advantage of the fact that they do naturally tend to be lightly used.

Edingthorpe church All Saints.

Edingthorpe church

All Saints.

Bacton-on-Sea village hall &#039;Bacton-on-Sea&#039; does not seem to be the generally accepted name for Bacton. This building once housed a part-time post office, but the signs for this have been removed, so presumably the post office is no more.

Bacton-on-Sea village hall

'Bacton-on-Sea' does not seem to be the generally accepted name for Bacton. This building once housed a part-time post office, but the signs for this have been removed, so presumably the post office is no more.

Sea Front at Bacton Looking north-west on a rather misty day on the North Sea.

Sea Front at Bacton

Looking north-west on a rather misty day on the North Sea.

WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox See also:

WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox

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WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox

WW2 type FW3/22 pillbox

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Bacton is located at Grid Ref: TG3233 (Lat: 52.846734, Lng: 1.454921)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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///stored.upward.mended. Near Bacton, Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.846734,1.454921

Barrier: lych_gate

Bicycle: no

Colour: brown

Foot: yes

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.845437/1.4486648

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.845649/1.4486398

Description: Two inscribed wooden plaques on pew ends either side of asile.

Historic: memorial

Indoor: yes

Inscription: 1914 - 1918 (7 mens names inscribed). 1939 - 1945 (4 mens names inscribed).

Memorial: war_memorial

Memorial Type: plate

Lat/Long: 52.8457173/1.4486739

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.8457521/1.448633

Colour: red

Marker: post

Material: metal

Operator: NTS

Phone: +44 800 688588

Utility: gas

Lat/Long: 52.8459318/1.4585309

Colour: yellow

Diameter: 12"

Location: underground

Marker: plate

Material: concrete

Operator: Penspen

Ref: B-GY

Utility: gas

Lat/Long: 52.8483961/1.4608799

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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