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Boston Austin Friary

Hob Uid: 353986
Location :
Lincolnshire
Boston
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TF3314043390
Summary : Augustinian Friary from1317/8 - 1539. The site, estimated at ten acres, lying near St. John's churchyard, was leased in 1541 to Thomas Browne, of Boston. No extant remains.
More information : [TF 33144339] Augustinian Friary [GT] (Site of). (1)

The house of the Austin Friars at Boston was founded in 1317-18 and surrendered in 1539. The site, estimated at ten acres, lying near St. John's churchyard, was leased in 1541 to Thomas Browne, of Boston. Nothing remains above ground, but irregularities of the surface denote foundations. A great part of the site is now occupied by the Union Poorhouse. (2-4)

The published site and surrounding area is now occupied by modern development. (5)
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Source details : History of Boston 1856 111-2 (P. Thompson).
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1317
Monument Type : Augustinian Friary
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 34 SW 24
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1965-02-09
End Date : 1965-02-09
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Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 1999-01-01
End Date : 1999-12-31