Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk
This former Cluniac Priory was torn down during the Reformation in 1584. For 450 years it was the home and workplace of monks and their servants, a refuge for pilgrims and a stopping point for royalty, clergy and nobility.
Cee has taken over the Black and White Challenge with this week’s topic being ‘Abandoned or Alone’
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I was there last week, after your recommendation. I really liked the Motte and Bailey castle, on the other side of the village, perhaps the best example that I have seen. You do the Priory justice with this B+W study Jude. Regards as always, Pete. x
Thanks Pete. Did you get to the Iceni Village?
No, the weather turned nasty at the end of the week. Did go to Baconsthorpe Castle though, a rare find. Moated manor house (ruins) run by English Heritage. Free entry, and tucked away up a farm track. Magical little spot, and we had it all to ourselves! x
It has very strong shapes so I thought B&W would work well. I was surprised at how quiet it was at a lot of the sites and churches we visited in August – though I suppose most people head for the beach in August, especially in that lovely sunshine we had. Missed Baconsthorpe, but there has to be a next time 🙂
Excellent b&w photo. Thanks so much for adding to the abandoned topic.
I had to think hard about this one, but then realised how many abandoned priories and monasteries I had visited recently! I thought the brickwork here was suitable for converting to B&W.