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Castle Acre Priory
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The extensive remains of an 11th century Cluniac monastery, with a superb west front and a separate Prior's Lodgings. The priory was established by William de Warenne, a powerful Norman noble. The Romanesque architecture is superb, and the setting in a quiet valley is lovely. At the other end of the village is Castle Acre Castle.
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Priory Road,
Castle Acre,
East Anglia,
Norfolk,
England, PE32 2XD
About Castle Acre Priory
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: At the western edge of Castle Acre village, 5 miles north of Swaffham. Well signposted from the A1065
Website: Castle Acre Priory
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OS TF813148
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
Heritage Highlight: The Prior's lodgings
Heritage Rating: ?
Nearest Accommodation to Castle Acre Priory
Nearest Self Catering Cottages |
Heron Cottage -
0.5
miles from Castle Acre Priory
Castle Acre, Norfolk
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £250 |
Rustic Lodge -
6.9
miles from Castle Acre Priory
Pentney, Norfolk
Sleeps: 10
Stay from: £489 |
Sunnyside -
9.8
miles from Castle Acre Priory
Colkirk, Norfolk
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £235 |
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Nearest Tourist
Information Centre
Swaffham
Tourist Information Centre
Town Museum
London Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
England
PE37 7AB
Tel: 01760 722255
Email: tic@swaffhammuseum.co.uk
Web: http://www.aroundswaffham.co.uk
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