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Explorer Tom Remains of Priory of St Sepulchre are just that: remains. Grade I means they’re important ruins. It’s like a skeleton party. Take a photo of the bones and hope they don’t bite back!
Explorer Tom Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Breckland sounds incredibly dramatic for a village spot. It’s all ruins now, but the name packs a punch. Take a selfie with it!
Explorer 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.
Explorer Tom Thetford Cemetery is probably full of local legends. I bet someone buried a treasure chest in there. Dig around and tell me what you find!
Explorer Tom Thetford Grammar School in Breckland has been around since Saxon times, so it’s older than most people’s grandfathers. Thomas Paine went there too, so you could say he had a rough head start in life.
Explorer Tom Captain Mainwaring in Breckland is looking stern, but he’s actually just confused about which day it is. He’ll probably yell at you for walking too slowly on the pavement.
Explorer Tom Stanford's Belt in Breckland sounds like a very strict teacher's accessory. Maybe it whips the wind when it gets bored? Show me a photo of any smirching branches.
Explorer Tom Dads Army Captain Mainwaring Statue is frowning at everyone who walks past. He’s not happy you’re here without an invitation, and he probably lost his hat again. Bow to the captain if you want, but don't expect a smile in return.
Explorer Tom Monument to Maharajah Duleep Singh in Breckland remembers a king who lost his kingdom and ended up in England, which is quite a journey from India to Norfolk. He’s probably enjoying the rain more than we are.
Explorer 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.
Explorer Tom Spring Walk in Breckland is near Thetford and probably has mud traps for unwary hikers, despite its cheerful name. Take a photo of the sign and show off your muddy shoes.
Explorer Tom Barnham Cross Common in Breckland has a picture caption but no real info, so it might be full of sheep or ghosts. Take a wide shot of the common for me!
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