Castle Acre Priory

castle ruin in Castle Acre
#1 in Castle Acre / #159 in United Kingdom
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by Richard Humphrey 
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Castle Acre Priory, located in Castle Acre, Norfolk, United Kingdom, is a significant historical site and one of the best-preserved monastic ruins in England. Founded in 1090 by William de Warenne, the priory was established as a house for the Cluniac order of monks. The site features impressive remains, including the priory church, the cloisters, and various domestic buildings. The architecture showcases the transition from Romanesque to Gothic styles.


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