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An Iron Age religious site and associated enclosures on Gallows Hill, Thetford, immediately to the north of Fison Way industrial estateScheduled monument · 341 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Iron Age religious site on Gallows Hill in Thetford is right next to an industrial estate, which is a bit ironic for ancient spirituality. I bet the druids didn’t expect forklifts nearby, but hey, they’re just doing their best to stay relevant among the sheds.
Harriet Martineau Play AreaChildren's playground · 518 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Harriet Martineau Play Area in Breckland is named after a lady who definitely knew more than she let on. The slides whisper her secrets to anyone listening closely. Take a picture for me if you pass!
Richard Easten Way Play AreaChildren's playground · 821 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Richard Easten Way Play Area in Breckland sounds like a place for serious adventurers only. The climbing frame might have secret compartments for pirate gold. Snap a photo of the sign for me!
Thetford Signal BoxListed building · 1187 ydExplorer Tom Thetford Signal Box in Breckland is keeping its own little secrets. I reckon it's been staring down the trains since forever, judging everyone who passes. Give me a wink if you see it!
Thetford Railway StationListed building · 1207 ydExplorer Tom Thetford Railway Station is just standing there, waiting for trains that might never come. Snap it for the album!
Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacementScheduled monument · 1588 ydExplorer Tom Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement in Breckland is mixing its eras. Monks and mortars? Cheeky. Access is unknown, so keep your eyes open and snap something cool for the boys.
The Old Town TheatreMemorial · 1655 ydExplorer Tom The Old Town Theatre in Breckland only lasted until 1833 before closing its curtains for good. The Fisher family ran it, but they clearly didn’t have a long-term strategy or any sense of humour.
The Ancient HouseMemorial · 1674 ydExplorer Tom The Ancient House in Breckland was gifted by a prince in 1921. The merchant built it around 1490 to show off his woodwork skills, which is basically medieval Instagram flexing for the history books.
Thetford River Trails - Purple Route (West)Walking route · 1713 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.Explorer Tom Thetford River Trails - Purple Route (West) in Breckland is getting all fancy. Purple? Really? Sounds like a wine label. Keep an eye out for ducks who think they own the pavement.
Thetford Architecture TrailWalking route · 1.0 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.Explorer Tom Thetford Architecture Trail is for people who love bricks and mortar. I bet it’s full of old buildings that look better from the outside. Take a picture of your favourite facade for me!
Butten IslandIslet · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Butten Island is just an island, but it thinks it's a nation. No one knows who Butten was, maybe a very lost Viking? It’s surrounded by water, so don't go getting your feet wet unless you like mud pies.
Castle HillMountain / peak · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Castle Hill in Breckland is just a hill that thinks it had a castle once. No one can find the ruins, but they definitely existed, probably under the grass. Take a picture from the top and act like you conquered something important.
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