• Castle Acre Priory is one of the largest and best-preserved monastic sites in England, dating back to 1090.
  • Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac priory in the village of Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, dedicated to St Mary, St Peter, and St Paul.
  • Castle Acre Priory could have been a standout experience, but it fell short due to a few notable issues.
  • There is much to see at Castle Acre Priory, such as the beautiful west end church gable, substantial remains of many of the buildings round the cloister and the...
  • Located in the heart of Norfolk’s lush countryside, Castle Acre Priory is a medieval heritage site that was once a bustling hub of religious activity.
  • There is much to see at the priory, including the beautiful west end church gable, prior's lodging and substantial remains of many of the buildings round the cloister.
  • Castle Acre priory is considered to include some of the finest and most impressive surviving monastic remains in Norfolk and the core of the monument...
  • Accommodating about 35-40 monks during its heyday, the Black Death, a sheep epidemic and quarrels with the priory in Lewis all affected Castle Acre's fortunes.
  • ...year after the castle was built, the priory was moved to its present site Like many other priories and monasteries in the UK, Castle Acre suffered under Henry...