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Norwich Whitefriars

Hob Uid: 132364
Location :
Norfolk
Norwich
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TG2340009200
Summary : The Carmelite Friary was founded in 1256 and dissolved in 1538. The only surviving remains are those of the ossuary, a brick built undercroft, now used as a printing museum. The walls are of late 13th and 14th century date with 15th century vaulting. Excavations in the undercroft suggest that it may have served as a parlour entrance between the church to the North and cloister to the South. A large buttress found in the North-East corner may have been an early phase of the church. Interpretation was made difficult by destruction of early floor levels in the undercroft.
More information : TG 2345 0926 Priory (NR) (Site of) (NAT)
TG 2342 0929 Friar's Hall (NR) (site of) (NAT)
TG 2342 0918 White Friar's Anchorage (NR) (site of) (NAT)

A Priory of Carmelite or White Friars founded in 1256 and dissolved in 1538.

In this monastery was also an anchorite dwelling; mentioned in 1442-1510.

TG 234093 Footings of the monastic buildings brick ossuary, and numerous burials; including 2 in oak coffins, probably 14th century, were found while digging foundations.
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Source details : OS 1:2500 1938
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Source details : Kirkpatrick J. 1725. Religious Orders in Norwich, 150
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Source details : Norwich 08-APR-1986
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1538
Monument Start Date : 1256
Monument Type : Carmelite Friary
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late C13
Monument End Date : 1299
Monument Start Date : 1267
Monument Type : Undercroft, Carmelite Friary, Church
Evidence : Extant Building, Conjectural Evidence, Sub Surface Deposit
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Undercroft
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Undercroft
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Now
Monument End Date : 1998
Monument Start Date : 1901
Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 229744
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 304
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 0036N
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 0318N
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 0421N
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 430
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 90286
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 20 NW 96
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