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Priory of the Holy Sepulchre, Thetford

Open to visitorsan English Heritage site — check opening times and admission before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Priory of the Holy Sepulchre, Thetford is one of 21 priories the Albion Guide lists in Norfolk. The nearest other priory is Thetford Cluniac priory, 0.3 km to the north. Thetford Station is under a kilometre away.

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Full name: Priory of the Canons of the Holy Sepulchre and part of Saxon town

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