Thetford Priory, Nunnery Lakes Nature Reserve and Barnham Cross Common
Thetford Priory was one of the largest and richest religious foundations in medieval East Anglia.....
founded in 1103-1104 by Roger Bigod a close associate of William the Conqueror (my relly!).
The Prior's lodging ..... King Henry VII visited in 1498/99....
The refectory......
The church and nave.....
Nunnery Lakes Reserve ......
the reserve follows a series of lakes created by old gravel workings
Natural tunnel of Hawthorn, Dog Rose and Wild Hops....
Wildflower meadows...
One of the lakes...
And as a trip out is never complete without coming across a ruined abbey or church, and as we rounded the corner back to the car we weren't disappointed.... medieval ruins in the grounds of Nunnery Place House:-
The Nunnery Place House is a grade II listed building circa early 17th century ....
Barnham Cross Common....
posted by Cindy at 28.11.16
2 Comments:
sorry I had't looked at these sooner. So much history and as usual great pics
7 January 2017 at 15:57:00 GMT
The many ruins still tell this was a very important place. If buldings could speak.. but in a way they do through your fab photos! Great work as always Cindy, thanks!
xxx
Arne
8 January 2017 at 21:30:00 GMT
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