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Priory Of St Peter And St Paul
Hob Uid: 386103
Location : Essex Colchester West Mersea
Grid Ref : TM0077012500
Summary : The Benedictine alien priory of St Peter and St Paul, a dependency of St Ouen, Rouen, was founded probably in 1046 for monks, dissolved in 1400 and granted to Higham Ferrer's collegiate church in 1426. It was situated near the east end of St. Peter and St. Paul's conventual church (TM 01 SW 19), which is all that remains of this priory.
More information : (TM 00771250) Benedictine Priory (NR) (Site of) (NAT). (1) St.Peter and St. Paul alien priory was founded probably in 1046 for Benedictine monks, dissolved in 1400 and granted to Higham Ferrer's collegiate church in 1426. It was situated near the east end of St. Peter and St. Paul's church (TM 01 SW 19). (2-3) The conventual church (TM 01 SW 19) is all that remains of this priory. (4)

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Source details : Hist & Ants of Essex 1 1768 426 (P Morant)
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Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1066
Monument Start Date : 1046
Monument Type : Benedictine Alien Cell, Alien Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1400
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Benedictine Alien Cell, Alien Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TM 01 SW 16
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1960-05-20
End Date : 1960-05-20

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Priory Of St Peter And St Paul