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The Caistor of the murdered hedge

An activity with Norwich Midweek Group

Activity date: Friday 20th March 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15

Activity description

No need for detective work, just replacing hedging that was killed off by too much sun.

Meeting place

If you want to come with us by free minibus from central Norwich, meet at the corner of Queens Road & Brazen Gate, by the traffic lights next to big Sainsbury's car park, opposite Norwich bus station [ what3words: single.affair.robe ] at 10am. Free transport from near UEA at 9.15am also available by arrangement (contact mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691). Or you can join us on site at the Roman fort car park (brown signs) on Stoke Road, just south of Caistor St Edmund (NOT Caister-on-sea!), Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8QL. [what3words: last.buildings.deciding ] at approx 10.15am.

Activity location

Caistor St Edmund Roman Fort, Stoke Road Caistor St Edmund (NOT Caister-on-sea!) Norwich, NR14 8QL

Site description

Caistor Roman Town, or Venta Icenorum, was the largest Roman town in East Anglia. The huge walls and banks visible today were built in the 3rd century AD: 1700 years ago! The town had a grid of streets, with evidence of an amphitheatre, temples, running water, baths, a town hall (basilica), and a central public place (forum). It was eventually abandoned in the 8th century, and thus is one of only three Roman towns in the country that were not built over in later centuries - archaeological digs take place here each year.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Mark Webster

Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/eastern/tcv-norfolk/norwich-environmental-action-team/

Please bring

  • packed lunch
  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

*** FREE (public) bus travel today for volunteers to either meeting point. Just bring your ticket for a full refund *** No need to book today, just turn up at either meeting point.

Site Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Nearest Toilets - none on site

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