Thurgarton Priory, west front
Introduction
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Thurgarton Priory, west front
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 24 Sep 2009
The nave roof is a 19th century alteration, and the lancets in the gable are of this period. Originally the nave would have been much higher, and there is evidence of this on the side of the tower. However, the main west door is original. This and the tower date from around 1230.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.035253
Longitude
-0.969637