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Thetford Cluniac Priory is a monastic foundation established in the 11th century in Norfolk, England, belonging to the Cluniac order and representing one of the most significant religious houses in East Anglia during the medieval period. The priory, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was founded circa 1104 and developed into a substantial establishment with extensive architectural remains that survive to the present day, including notable Romanesque stonework. During the Second World War, the site was adapted for defensive purposes, with a Blacker Bombard spigot mortar emplacement constructed within the priory grounds as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations. The survival of both the medieval archaeological features and the wartime military installation on this site creates a palimpsest of heritage spanning nearly nine centuries.
Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017669. View the official record →
Thetford Cluniac Priory is a monastic foundation established in the 11th century in Norfolk, England, belonging to the Cluniac order and representing one of the most significant religious houses in East Anglia during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017669.
Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017669.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath (4.1 km), Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm (4.2 km), Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill (4.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement 's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Thetford Cluniac priory including a World War II ‘Blacker Bombard’ spigot mortar emplacement stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.