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Children's playground148 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Another Children's playground in Breckland, still with zero history to show for it. I bet the swings are broken and the slide is haunted by a lost kite. Don’t trust that rusty slide too much.
Church of St Mary the LessListed building · 408 ydExplorer Tom Church of St Mary the Less in Breckland is probably quieter than its bigger sister church. Grade II*, so it’s still pretty important. Bet the pews are comfy for naps. Sit down, close your eyes, and tell me if you dream of anything!
St. Mary the LessMemorial · 434 ydExplorer Tom St. Mary the Less has a grave of Sir Richard Fulmerston, who died in 1566. He founded a school and almshouse. He’s been napping for centuries now.
Canons' Walk Play AreaChildren's playground · 444 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Canons' Walk Play Area in Breckland is walking on its own. I swear the seesaw moves when nobody’s on it, which spooked me out. Check if it’s still moving and take a quick pic before it stops.
Remains of Priory of St SepulchreListed building · 459 ydExplorer 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!
Thetford Grammar SchoolMemorial · 531 ydExplorer 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.
Butten IslandIslet · 609 ydExplorer 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.
Monument to Maharajah Duleep SinghMonument or public art · 621 ydExplorer 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.
Spring WalkVisitor information · 692 ydExplorer 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.
Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacementScheduled monument · 775 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.
Barnham Cross CommonVisitor information · 999 ydExplorer 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!
Castle HillMountain / peak · 1036 ydExplorer 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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