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Bunn's Bank, Norfolk

Bunn's Bank is an ancient earthwork that runs for about two miles to the south-east of Attleborough, Norfolk. According to legend, it was built by King Edmund in the 9th century, to help defend his 'royal town' against the marauding Danes. Whilst its age and purpose are not known, it is usually assumed to to date from the Saxon period. It is within the council area of Breckland (Norfolk).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004011.

Place Type: Mediæval Earthwork
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.50181,1.0406606
Grid Reference: TM 0647 9366
Civil Parish: Attleborough CP
Council Area: Breckland CA (Norfolk CA)
Police Area: Norfolk PA

GBPN ID: 300207
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bunn's_Bank,_Norfolk_300207

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