Castrum Branodunum, Roman fort site in Norfolk, England
Castrum Branodunum is a Roman fort in Norfolk built as a rectangular fortified structure with walls originally about 3 meters wide and rounded corners fitted with internal turrets. The remains sit beside the A149 road and are accessible along the Norfolk Coast Path.
The fort was built around 230 AD as part of a defensive network protecting Britain's coast from maritime raiders across the North Sea. It served as a crucial military post during Roman rule in the region.
The site reveals aspects of daily military and civilian life through discovered objects like cavalry gear, coins, and pottery that tell stories of people who lived here. These artifacts show how Roman soldiers and local communities coexisted at this coastal outpost.
The site is freely accessible and easily located, with informative National Trust signs explaining the fort's layout and design. Its position beside the A149 road and the Norfolk Coast Path makes it straightforward to visit as part of a coastal walk.
The fort's northern wall originally stood directly on the seashore serving as a harbor for vessels. Coastal erosion and land changes have since moved the remains inland about 1 kilometer, now surrounded by salt marshes.
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