Broomholm Priory |
Hob Uid: 133670 | |
Location : Norfolk North Norfolk Bacton
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Grid Ref : TG3460033300 |
Summary : Priory founded 1113 by William de Glanville and subordinate to the Cluniac house at Castle Acre. It came under direct Cluniac rule about 1195 until 1390, when it became denizen. It was dissolved in 1536. Standing remains comprise parts of the north transept, (the bottom of which has been utilized as a pillbox during the Second World War), nave, chapter house, dorter, refectory and two gatehouses. |
More information : (TG 346333) Remains of St Andrew's Priory (NR)(Cluniac - founded 1390) Gateway (NR) (remains of) The Priory, dedicated to St Andrew, was founded by William de Glanville in 1113 and was subordinate to the Cluniac house of Castle Acre. It came under direct Cluny rule about 1195 and was dissolved in 1536.The ruins are impressive but not easily read, especially because the most interesting fragment, that of the north transept of the church, suffered from later cross-walls not yet removed. Plan (5). The remains comprise parts of the north transept (the bottom of which was utilized as a pillbox during the Second World War), nave, chapter house, dorter and refectory as well as two gatehouses. See ground photographs. No change. See additional ground photographs. Published 1:2500 revised on MSD.
Wills Gazetteer gives NGR of Pillbox as TG 348 333 (8)
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