Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Bromholm Priory
Bromholm Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bromholm Priory is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bromholm Priory was a Cluniac priory, situated in a coastal location near the village of Bacton, Norfolk, England. It is Grade I listed.
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Background
History
Bromholm Priory, also known as Bacton Abbey, was founded in 1113 by William de Glanville, Lord of Bacton, and was originally subordinate to Castle Acre Priory until 1195 when it was exempted by Pope Celestine III. King Henry III visited the priory in 1223 to take the holy waters and dedicate to the relics; lands nearby at Cawston, Beeston, Burgh and Aylsham were controlled by the all-powerful Chief Justiciar Hubert de Burgh until his death on 12 May 1243. From this priory we have the Bromholm Psalter dated to the early fourteenth century. The priory was suppressed in 1536. All that now remains are the ruins of the gatehouse, Chapter House, and the northern transept of the Priory Church. It…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8458, 1.4846
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Bacton
- Postcode
- NR12 0HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Established
- 1101
Sources
- wikidata: Q4973637 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bromholm Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bromholm Priory?
- Bromholm Priory is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 0HT), in the parish of Bacton.
- Is Bromholm Priory a listed building?
- Bromholm Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Bromholm Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 0HT. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.