English Heritage sites near Winfarthing Parish

Thetford Priory

THETFORD PRIORY

15 miles from Winfarthing 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

15 miles from Winfarthing 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.

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

16 miles from Winfarthing Parish

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

16 miles from Winfarthing Parish

One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defence.

Thetford Warren Lodge

THETFORD WARREN LODGE

16 miles from Winfarthing 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.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

18 miles from Winfarthing Parish

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.


Churches in Winfarthing Parish

Winfarthing: St Mary

Pubs in Winfarthing Parish

Fighting Cocks

The Street, Winfarthing, IP22 2ED
(01379) 643283

The pub comprises 2 separate rooms; a restaurant and the large main bar which is heavily beamed with a log fire in winter that creates a homely feel. In addition, to the left of the bar is a games area with a pool table, dart board and spor...