South Creake, Norfolk
South Creake is a village and parish in north west Norfolk. The village lies 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of its twin village of North Creake, 5 miles (8 km) north-west of the town of Fakenham and 15 miles north of Hunstanton. South Creake is tucked into the valley of the little River Burn, which flows through the centre of the village.
To the south west on a hill above the village can be found the Bloodgate Hill Iron Age Fort. The circular fort has a diameter of 670 ft. (210 m), making it the largest of the hill forts known in Norfolk. Much of the visible remains disappeared in 1827–8, when the ramparts were levelled during agricultural improvements. The land continued to be ploughed until 2003, when it was was acquired by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust. The site is now preserved and accessible, however little excavation has yet been undertaken.
The village sign is located on the village green. It is double sided, this side depicts a battle taking place between locals and invading Danish Vikings. In the background is the Iron Age hill fort.
South Creake, Norfolk
South Creake is a village and parish in north west Norfolk. The village lies 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of its twin village of North Creake, 5 miles (8 km) north-west of the town of Fakenham and 15 miles north of Hunstanton. South Creake is tucked into the valley of the little River Burn, which flows through the centre of the village.
To the south west on a hill above the village can be found the Bloodgate Hill Iron Age Fort. The circular fort has a diameter of 670 ft. (210 m), making it the largest of the hill forts known in Norfolk. Much of the visible remains disappeared in 1827–8, when the ramparts were levelled during agricultural improvements. The land continued to be ploughed until 2003, when it was was acquired by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust. The site is now preserved and accessible, however little excavation has yet been undertaken.
The village sign is located on the village green. It is double sided, this side depicts a battle taking place between locals and invading Danish Vikings. In the background is the Iron Age hill fort.