NORTH
NORFOLK
DISTRICT COUNCIL
AWARD WINNER
Binham Priory, Binham.
Access and Conservation Project
Entrant - Mr D Frost
Binham Priory was founded in 1091 and now
consists of the Grade I Listed 12th Century Church of
St Mary and the Holy Cross, the 15th Century
Gatehouse and the ruins of the monastic precinct
which are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
This multi-faceted project has involved: q Erecting an attractive flint and stone side
extension housing new toilet/kitchen
facilities and a striking new entrance
porch. This addition has been built inside
the remains of the buttresses of the
former north aisle of the Church and has
been designed in a contemporary
ecclesiastical idiom under a zinc roof.
q Carefully restoring the medieval
gatehouse, including the removal of a
modern agricultural building which had
been inserted inside the structure.
q Providing level access footpaths and
interpretation panels around the site in
compliance with the DDA. The paths have
been surfaced in a bonded aggregate
finish which replaced earlier broken
concrete.
Overall: The judges welcomed this major project as it
has not only helped secure a more viable future for
one of the most important heritage assets within North
Norfolk, but it has also helped demonstrate that even
the most sensitive of buildings can be adapted to
meet 21st Century needs and aspirations.