Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct

West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct

England
List entry 1008352
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

West Acre Priory is a Augustinian foundation of the twelfth century located in Norfolk. The priory was established as a house of regular canons and developed as an important religious community throughout the medieval period. Within the precinct lies a square barrow, an earthwork of prehistoric origin that predates the priory establishment by millennia and represents an earlier phase of land use at the site. The surviving remains include archaeological features and earthworks that document both the monastic occupation and the earlier prehistoric settlement activity on this location.

West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct?

West Acre Priory is a Augustinian foundation of the twelfth century located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008352.

Who is responsible for protecting West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Acre Priory, and square barrow within the precinct?

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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