Full storyIt was once a lavish piece of monastic bling showcasing the wealth of one of Norfolks richest monasteries and now it is to be saved after centuries of decline.
The medieval gatehouse at Pentney Priory, near Kings Lynn, survived Henry VIIIs reign when all around it was lost, only to crumble in the years that followed.
Now the grade I-listed building, at serious risk of collapse, has been thrown a £200,000 lifeline by English Heritage and an ambitious two-year project to restore and preserve it for future generations has been launched.
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Medieval gatehouse rescued from ruin at Pentney Priory
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