Burgh Castle
village · Norfolk
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name refers to a Roman fort, 'Burgh', meaning a fortified place, which was later adapted by the Anglo-Saxons. The addition of 'Castle' emphasizes its defensive nature.
Word origins
- Burgh
- Old EnglishAttestedfortified place(from burh "fortified place, settlement")
- Castle
- Old EnglishAttestedfortification(from castel "fortification")