Swainsthorpe in England
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Venta Icenorum

Venta Icenorum, probably meaning "Market Town of the Iceni", located at modern-day Caistor St Edmund in the English county of Norfolk, was the civitas or capital of the Iceni tribe, who inhabited the flatlands and marshes of that county and who revolted against Roman rule under their queen Boudica (or Boadicea) in the winter of 61 CE. The town, which is mentioned in the Ravenna Cosmography, and the Antonine Itinerary, was a settlement near the village of Caistor St.

Located at 52.5835, 1.2909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman towns and cities in England, Archaeology of Norfolk, Former populated places in England, Roman sites in Norfolk

Caistor St. Edmund Chalk Pit

Caistor St. Edmund Chalk Pit is a 23.8 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, England, notified in 1968.

Located at 52.5948, 1.30438 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1968

A140 road

The A140 is an 'A-class' road in Norfolk and Suffolk, East Anglia, England partly following the route of the Roman Pye Road. It runs from the A14 near Needham Market to the A149 south of Cromer. It is of primary status for the entirety of its route. It is approximately 56 miles (90 km) in length. There are 33 road junctions, and many driveway accesses to private dwellinghouses, and the route is crossed by 37 footpaths and bridleways and 3 designated cycle routes.

Located at 52.5192, 1.25536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roads in England, Transport in Norfolk, Transport in Suffolk

Swainsthorpe railway station

Swainsthorpe was a railway station in Swainsthorpe, England, around five miles south of Norwich. It was opened in 1850 when the Great Eastern Railway constructed the line between London and Norwich. It was the first station south of the terminus at Norwich Victoria. It was well served, in 1889 there were eight trains each way on weekdays. Journey time into Norwich was approximately nine minutes. When Norwich Victoria closed in 1914 the writing appeared to be on the wall.

Located at 52.5627, 1.2706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1850, Railway stations closed in 1964

Flordon railway station

Flordon railway station was a station in Flordon, Norfolk. It opened in 1849 when the line from London to Norwich was constructed. It was closed in 1966 as part of the Beeching Axe.

Located at 52.5273, 1.2314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Norfolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1849, Railway stations closed in 1966

Norwich CEYMS F.C

Norwich CEYMS F.C. (CEYMS being an acroynm for Church of England Young Men's Society) is an English football club based in Swardeston, near Norwich, in Norfolk. They currently play in Division One of the Anglian Combination, having previously played in the Eastern Counties League. It has been suggested that the world's oldest football song, On The Ball, City, was used for CEYMS before being adopted by Norwich City. The club is affiliated to the Norfolk County FA.

Located at 52.5832, 1.25364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football clubs in England, Norwich City F.C., Sport in Norwich, Association football clubs established in 1888, Eastern Counties Football League, Football clubs in Norfolk, 1888 establishments in England

Marston Marsh

Marston Marsh is a Local Nature Reserve in Southwest Norwich, Norfolk, England. It is often referred to by local citizens as "Boggy Marsh."

Located at 52.6029, 1.26905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Parks and open spaces in Norwich, Local Nature Reserves in England