More information : [SE 50581039] (Site of) Priory [G.T.] (1)
A priory of Cistercian nuns was founded at Hampole c.1170 and dissolved in 1539 (2). There are no visible remains of the buildings, but two arches, some walls and steps, were exposed in 1925 under the outbuildings behind the house adjoining the school. Excavation by Prof. Whiting in 1937 in the long narrow field between the modern Priory grounds and Hampole Beck to the north, revealed extensive walling, apparently the eastern end of the conventual enclosure, and it was evident that the greater part of the priory lay under the village green. The convent was endowed about 1150 as a Benedictine house. (3)
[This earlier foundation is not mentioned by auth.2 or in V.C.H.] [APs. - CPE/UK 1880/5081-2, Dec. 1946-negative] (2-3)
Site of St.Mary's Priory GT (Cistercian Nuns - founded c.AD.1170) (4)
There are no extant remains of the priory other than a quantity of re-used masonry incorporated in the buildings adjoining the site. (5) |