Name: Caister Roman Fort
Rating: 5.0

Caister Roman Fort

Norwich Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 5JS, UK

1-99 Years

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The Roman site at Caister was part of a chain of coastal forts along what the Romans knew as the Saxon Shore, from the Wash down round the east and south coast of England. They are thought to have acted as a defence against Saxon seaborne raiders.

The partially 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.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

The Roman Fort: Caister-on-Sea Roman Fort was built about AD 200 as a base for a unit of the Roman army and navy. It was occupied until the end of the 4th century, when Roman forces were withdrawn from Britain.
The fort had a garrison of between 500 and 1,000 men who fought against Rome’s enemies on land and at sea. By the 4th century their main opponents were Anglo-Saxons from north-west Europe. These raiders came silently in fast ships to plunder local settlements.
The fort occupied a small island on the north side of a large estuary, where the rivers Ant, Bure, Yare and Waveney entered the sea. What was the estuary in Roman times is now mostly dry land occupied by Great Yarmouth.
The rivers were important routes into East Anglia, where Roman and native people lived in towns, settlements and farms. The most important was a large town at Caistor-by-Norwich, about 25 miles from Caister-on-Sea.
Sometime after AD 260 another fort was built on the opposite side of the estuary at Burgh Castle. Both forts served to protect merchant ships in the estuary and supported military operations. One of these forts is known to have been called Gariannonum.
Part of the fort defences and a building inside the fort were revealed between 1951 and 1955 during archaeological excavations.

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Parking: There is a lay-by off Norwich Road just in front of the site.
Food & Drinks: There are no facilities on site but it is on the edge of the town of Caister-on-Sea where there are restaurants, cafés, pubs and other amenities.
Toilets: There are no facilities on site but it is on the edge of the town of Caister-on-Sea where there are public toilets.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/caister-roman-fort/opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Norwich Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 5JS, UK

Post Code: NR30 5JS

Council: Great Yarmouth

County: Norfolk

Road Access: From Great Yarmouth, follow the A149 northbound and then the A149 Caister Bypass. Follow brown tourist signs for Caister Roman Fort. From other directons follow signs for Great Yarmouth and then brown tourist signs from the Caister Bypass roundabout. Parking and the entrance to the Fort are situated off a lay-by on Norwich Road 1?4 mile from the roundabout
Train Access: Great Yarmouth 3 miles.
Bus Access: First services 1, 1A, 4 & 8 pass the site; Sanders 6; Anglian 63 pass within 1⁄2 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: There is a lay-by off Norwich Road just in front of the site.