Binham Priory and Monastic Ruins

Heritage Open Day: Binham Priory was a Benedictine Priory, a cell of St Albans Abbey, completed in the 12th century, it is of international architectural significance. The monastic buildings were destroyed in 1539 when the monks were ordered to leave. The building clearly shows Norman and Early Gothic architecture. Inside the Priory, which is still used as the village church, are interesting oak benches with poppyheads, the remains of an exquisitely painted Rood Screen dated c.1500, and an East

Thu 10 Sep:0900-1800, Tour 1430. Fri 11 Sep:0900-1800, Tour 1430. Sat 12 Sep:0900-1800, Tour 1430. Sun 13 Sep:0900-1800, Church Service 1100-1200, Tour 1430. Free Entry. For more information and last-

Binham Priory, Westgate, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0DQ

Thu 10 Sep to Sun 13 Sep 2015

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