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Exeter Greyfriars
Hob Uid: 1320764
Location : Devon Exeter Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SX9170092500
Summary : The Franciscan Friary was extant in 1240. From several documents it is certain that the convent was originally situated in an area behind St. Nicholas's Priory and behind the North and West Gates, viz: between Snayle Tower and the Kings Highway in Bretayne now called Bartholomew Street. Bishop Bytten moved the friars to a site South of the city South gate circa 1292-1303, (see SX99SW41).
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1292
Monument Start Date : 1240
Monument Type : Franciscan Friary
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External Cross Reference Number : SX 99 SW 275
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