While the Warenne family may have been the main benefactors of the priory, others also gave generously to it, for example Scolland of Bedale, steward of Alan Earl of Richmond, who was in fact buried there.

However, this obedience owed to a foreign abbot caused difficulties when the kings of England were at odds with France and/or Burgundy.

In the mid 14th century the English Cluniacs settled this difficulty by buying a special legal recognition from the king as 'native' religious houses.

The ruins today are very impressive, the great west front of the building is almost complete, and the prior's lodging is in a similar condition.

[2] Scenes throughout The Tomb of Ligeia classic horror movie (1964, directed by Roger Corman, starring Vincent Price), were shot at Castle Acre Priory ruins.