English Heritage sites near Rocklands Parish

Thetford Priory

THETFORD PRIORY

11 miles from Rocklands Parish

The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.

Thetford, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

THETFORD, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE

11 miles from Rocklands Parish

The only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb: the ruined nave of their 14th-century church, later used as a barn.

Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine

GRIME'S GRAVES - PREHISTORIC FLINT MINE

11 miles from Rocklands Parish

Grime’s Graves is a unique visitor attraction in Norfolk as the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain.

Thetford Warren Lodge

THETFORD WARREN LODGE

12 miles from Rocklands Parish

Thetford Warren Lodge was probably built c.1400 by the Prior of Thetford; this defensible lodge protected gamekeepers and hunting parties against armed poachers.

Weeting Castle

WEETING CASTLE

14 miles from Rocklands Parish

The ruins of a substantial early medieval moated manor house, built in local flint.

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

CASTLE ACRE CASTLE AND BAILEY GATE

15 miles from Rocklands Parish

The delightful village of Castle Acre boasts an extraordinary wealth of history and is a very rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement.


Churches in Rocklands Parish

Rockland: All Saints
Rockland: St Peter

Beside the B1077 Rockland St Peter Attleborough
(01953) 488199
http://www.shellrockgroup.f9.co.uk

One of Norfolk's round tower churches, but this one is also thatched. Standing beside the B1077 road, most people will see it as they drive through the village. Open every day


Pubs in Rocklands Parish

White Hart

47 The Street, Rockland All Saints, NR17 1TR
(01953) 483950
rocklandswhitehart.co.uk

Village local with contemporary decor and furnishings features two small dining areas, a bar area and a family room with sport on TV. The home-cooked food is locally sourced and reasonably priced, with a children's menu. The garden has a pl...