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West Acre Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory founded in the early twelfth century in Norfolk, situated in the River Nar valley. The priory was established as a daughter house and developed into a substantial religious community, with surviving masonry including parts of the church and domestic buildings that testify to medieval monastic occupation. Within the precinct lies a square barrow, an earthwork of probable prehistoric origin, indicating that the site held significance in earlier periods before its adoption for religious purposes. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation, and its remains have been subject to archaeological investigation and conservation as a scheduled ancient monument.
West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008352. View the official record →
West Acre Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory founded in the early twelfth century in Norfolk, situated in the River Nar valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008352.
West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct 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 1008352.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St George's Church (2.9 km), Double moated site of Old Hall, 250m north west of Church Farm (3 km), Castle Acre Priory (3.3 km).
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