Castle Acre, The Priory, The West Front 1891
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This is one of Norfolk's most interesting and historic parishes. Situated on the Peddars Way on the banks of the River Nar, it has an old castle and a picturesque priory. William de Warrenne was granted Castle Acre by William the Conqueror. The Duke of Norfolk took it over after the Dissolution. Unfortunately, the castle and priory have been raided over the centuries to provide local building materials. This façade has beautiful arcading and mouldings. It is late Norman, apart from the large pointed window over the middle arch; on either side of this are two smaller arches which led to the north and south aisles. The priory occupied over 40 acres - there are remains of its flint boundary walls.
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