Castle Acre Priory, Cluniac priory in Castle Acre, England.
The medieval ruins of Castle Acre Priory display the dormitory, chapter house, prior's lodging, and west end church facade with twin towers.
William de Warenne and his wife Gundrada established the priory in 1089 as a dependency of their foundation at Lewes in Sussex.
The monastery operated under Cluniac order rules, following strict prayer schedules and maintaining connections with the mother house in France.
English Heritage maintains the site, providing interpretive panels and guided tours from spring through autumn with parking facilities nearby.
The priory contains the most complete medieval latrine building remaining in England, demonstrating advanced sanitation systems of the period.
Location: England
Inception: 1089
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-acre-castle-acre-priory
GPS coordinates: 52.70072,0.68232
Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:20
Norfolk combines medieval architecture, Roman ruins, and nature reserves. The region features historic manor houses, windmills, monastery ruins, and lighthouses. Natural areas include coastal beaches, pine forests, bird sanctuaries, and the Norfolk Broads with their distinctive water landscape.
Peddars Way
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Castle Acre Castle
786 m
Castle Acre Bailey Gate
503 m
West Acre Priory
3.3 km
George Hotel, Swaffham
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Church of St Andrew
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Church of St Mary
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Church of All Saints
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Church of St Nicholas
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Westacre Theatre
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Church of All Saints
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Church of St Mary
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Church of St James
325 m
Narford Hall
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Church of St George
608 m
Church of St Margaret
5.3 km
Swaffham Wind Turbine
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Sporle War Memorial
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Albert Victor Public House
511 m
West Acre and District War Memorial
3.3 km
Castle Acre Castle, town defences and Bailey Gate
600 m
The Ostrich Public House With Attached Cottage At East
440 m
Remains of Gatehouse of Cluniac Priory of St Mary and St Peter and St Paul
119 m
Remains Of Base Of South West Tower And Part Of West Claustral Range Of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East Of Abbey Farm House
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Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial
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The Wooden House
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Milepost, 5yds N of jct with rd to S Acre
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Milepost, Castle Acre Road, by Safeway store,
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