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Ramstede Priory
Hob Uid: 1074741
Location : East Sussex Lewes Lewes
Grid Ref : TQ4000010000
Summary : Benedictine nunnery founded 1174-84 but dissolved before 1204 due to scandalous behaviour.
More information : Ramstede. The priory of St Mary Magdalene was founded between 1178-84 but because of scandalous behaviour of the nuns they were removed before 1204 and the nunnery was not re-established. It seems to have been near South Malling, possibly at Ranscombe. (1) (See TQ 41 SW 11 for tenuous site)

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1204
Monument Start Date : 1174
Monument Type : Benedictine Nunnery, Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 41 SW 136
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