Wangford Priory |
Hob Uid: 392059 | |
Location : Suffolk East Suffolk Wangford with Henham
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Grid Ref : TM4658079080 |
Summary : The Cluniac Priory of Wangford was founded before 1159 as a dependency of Thetford, naturalised in 1376, and dissolved in 1540. The complement of monks ranged from three to possibly five. In 1537 the monks had been withdrawn, and the house leased as a farm. Final dispossession was effected, along with the mother house of Thetford, in 1540. The Priory buildings adjoined the south side of the Parish church. It is recorded within the church that the last remaining portions of the Priory were demolished in the late 19th century. |
More information : TM 46587908 Priory (NR) (Site of) (1) The Alien Cluniac Priory of Wangford was founded before 1159, naturalised in 1376, and dissolved in 1540 when its valuation was #30. The complement of monks ranged from three to possibly five. (2) In 1537 the monks had been withdrawn, and the house leased as a farm. Final dispossession was effected, along with the mother house of Thetford, in 1540. (3) The Priory buildings adjoined the south side of the Parish church. (4) It is recorded within the church that the last remaining portions of the Priory were demolished 80-100 years ago. (5) |