West Caister

Civil Parish in Norfolk Great Yarmouth

England

West Caister

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Caister Castle Interior Credit: Sandy Gerrard

West Caister is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated on the eastern coast of England, West Caister is part of the Great Yarmouth district and lies approximately 3 miles north of the town of Great Yarmouth itself. The parish covers an area of about 3 square miles and has a population of around 1,500 people.

The village of West Caister is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of traditional cottages and modern housing estates. It is bordered by the A149 road to the west, which provides easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village is surrounded by agricultural land, with fields and open spaces offering a rural feel to the area.

The parish is home to a number of amenities and facilities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village hall serves as a community hub, hosting various events and activities throughout the year. There is also a church, St. Edmund's, which dates back to the 13th century and serves as a place of worship for the local community.

West Caister benefits from its proximity to the coast, with Caister-on-Sea and its popular sandy beach just a short distance away. The area offers a range of recreational activities, including coastal walks, fishing, and water sports.

Overall, West Caister is a peaceful and picturesque civil parish that offers a rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of larger towns and amenities.

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Caister Castle Interior
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Caister Castle Tower
River Bure Near Great Yarmouth. The Wind Farm which is visible is the Scorby Sands farm, 3km off the coast.
River Bure
Near Great Yarmouth. The Wind Farm which is visible is the Scorby Sands farm, 3km off the coast.
River Bure Near Great Yarmouth, where the river is very tidal. The protective matting, to avoid erosion by tide and boat wash, is clearly visible.
River Bure
Near Great Yarmouth, where the river is very tidal. The protective matting, to avoid erosion by tide and boat wash, is clearly visible.
Caister Lifeboat Station
Caister Lifeboat Station
Caister Castle
Caister Castle
Caister Castle
Caister Castle
The River Bure, Norfolk
The River Bure, Norfolk
Pitch and Putt, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Pitch and Putt, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Bure Park, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Bure Park, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Heliport, Caister, Great Yarmouth Bristow helicopters serve the oil rigs in the North Sea from here.
Heliport, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Bristow helicopters serve the oil rigs in the North Sea from here.
The Greyhound Stadium, Caister, Great Yarmouth Taken from the bank of the River Bure.
The Greyhound Stadium, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Taken from the bank of the River Bure.
Caister Castle View from the top of Caister Castle
Caister Castle
View from the top of Caister Castle
Footbridge over A149 Caister Bypass West Caister, Norfolk
Footbridge over A149 Caister Bypass
West Caister, Norfolk
Roundabout A149 - B1159 Caister-on-Sea
Roundabout A149 - B1159 Caister-on-Sea
The church of St Edmund The Martyr I expected this to be ruined as the map states 'remains of' but it is obviously in good condition. Perhaps this is only part of a larger site.
The church of St Edmund The Martyr
I expected this to be ruined as the map states 'remains of' but it is obviously in good condition. Perhaps this is only part of a larger site.
Oak Farm road
Oak Farm road
Roman Fort, Caister on Sea The partial excavated remains of a Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations. Built around AD 200 for a unit of the Roman army and navy and occupied until the end of the 4th century.
Roman Fort, Caister on Sea
The partial excavated remains of a Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations. Built around AD 200 for a unit of the Roman army and navy and occupied until the end of the 4th century.
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West Caister is located at Grid Ref: TG5010 (Lat: 52.637079, Lng: 1.703302)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Great Yarmouth

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Located within 500m of 52.637079,1.703302
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Lat/Long: 52.6379713/1.7056122
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Lat/Long: 52.6380294/1.7056648
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