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Castle Acre castle, founded soon after the Conquest by the first William de Warenne, initially as a stone ‘country house’. Then converted into a strong keep, further defended by stone walls and an immense system of ditched earthworks. Still impressively visible, these are perhaps the finest village earthworks in England. The delightful village of Castle Acre boasts an extraordinary wealth Read more…
Castle Acre Priory, one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England, the foundation of Castle Acre Priory in about 1090. Created after a visit by William de Warenne II and his wife Gundrada to the great French monastery of Cluny. Read more…