Binham Priory Or St Mary`s Priory, Binham, Norfolk, England, UK Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Binham Priory, Warham Road, Binham, near Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ, England, UK.Binham Priory is among the most complete and impressive monastic ruins in Norfolk. This Benedictine priory was founded in 1091 by Peter des Valoines, a nephew of William the Conqueror. Many of its priors were unscrupulous and the history of the priory is one of almost continuous scandal.The nave of the priory church, with its splendid 13th century west front and fine tiers of Norman arches, is now the parish church, and displays the former rood screen with medieval saints overpainted with Protestant texts. The extensive ruins beyond emphasise the original size of the monastery.