The Roman fort of Gariannonum - east wall - geograph.org.uk - 693510
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The Roman fort of Gariannonum - east wall The site offers magnificent views across the marshes extending westwards. This view was taken through a gap in the east wall. Originally a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress that had been built within the stone walls of the Roman fort of Gariannonum, dated to the late 3rd century. The first recorded motte in England dates from 1051, built by French castle builders for the English king in Hereford; by the death of William the Conqueror in 1087 they were a common feature. At Burgh Castle, the motte with surrounding ditch was raised over the wall at the southwestern corner, and a rampart supporting a timber palisade was constructed on the western side. During the 18th century the motte was levelled and only fragments of the earthworks remain. The site, owned by English Heritage, is freely accessible; it offers magnificent views across the marshes extending westwards.
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Kastell GariannonumGariannonum, auch Garrianonum oder Garriano, heute Burgh Castle, eine Gemeinde (Parish) im District Great Yarmouth, County of Norfolk in England, war ein im späten 3. Jahrhundert n. Chr. erbautes römisches Kastell. Es sicherte zusammen mit dem Kastell in Caister-on-Sea an diesem Abschnitt der sog. Sachsenküste den Mündungstrichter dreier Flüsse. Während seiner langen Geschichte war dies auch der Standort einer normannischen Burg und vielleicht auch eines frühchristlichen Klosters. Das Areal ist für Besucher kostenlos zugänglich. Die Kastellruine befindet sich im Besitz des Norfolk Archaeological Trust und steht unter dem Schutz des English Heritage. .. weiterlesen