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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Bawdeswell

  

Bawdeswell Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Bawdeswell

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Bawdeswell history

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Bawdeswell is sited on a Roman road that ran from Durobrivae near modern Peterborough, across the Fen Causeway to Denver, followed Fincham Drove and crossed Peddars Way between Castle Acre and Swaffham. The village lies just over 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Billingford that was a Roman settlement and river (Wensum) crossing (wooden Roman Bridge) point.

Bawdeswell toponymy

The village name appears to be unique, with no other example being found by internet searches. It has been spelt as Baldereswella, Baldeswell, Badswell, Bawsewella and Baldeswelle. The exact meaning of the name of the village is uncertain. However, wella is a well, ‘stream’ or ‘spring’, and it is clear that there has always been water.

Bawdeswell geography / climate

Bawdeswell Village is about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Norwich, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Fakenham, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of the market town of East Dereham and 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the small Market town of Reepham which is in Broadland District. The main area of the village varies between 140 and 150 feet (46 m) above sea level.

You can visit Bawdeswell places with Walkfo Bawdeswell to hear history at Bawdeswell’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Bawdeswell has 11 places to visit in our interactive Bawdeswell map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Bawdeswell, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Bawdeswell places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Bawdeswell & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Bawdeswell Places Map
11 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Bawdeswell historic spots	Bawdeswell tourist destinations	Bawdeswell plaques	Bawdeswell geographic features
Walkfo Bawdeswell tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Bawdeswell

  

Best Bawdeswell places to visit

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Bawdeswell has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Bawdeswell’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Bawdeswell’s information audio spots:

Foxley Wood Foxley Wood is the largest ancient woodland and coppice in Norfolk. It is 123 hectares (300 acres) in size. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust, which manages this reserve, bought it in 1998.

A1067 road The A1067 is an English A road entirely in the county of Norfolk. It runs from Fakenham Northern By-Pass (A148) to Norwich inner ring road (A147)

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Visit Bawdeswell plaques