Ivychurch Priory |
| Hob Uid: 217645 | |
Location :
Wiltshire
Alderbury, Clarendon Park
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| Grid Ref : SU1828027650 |
| Summary : Augustinian priory situated to the north of Alderbury Church. There is clear evidence quoted in the Victoria County History, that Alderbury was an extant minster, and that the original cloister abutted it to the North before the church was rebuilt. Domesday Book records that Alderbury church had 5 hides, and the Hundred takes its name from Alderbury, which is strong evidence for it having minster status.The priory was probably founded during the reign of King Stephen and dissolved in 1536. The buildings were then used as a house and later a school. The priory and its church were demolished in 1888. The claustral buildings were arranged to the North of the church, and consisted of the frater, chapter house, kitchens, prior's hall and a chapel. Built of limestone ashlar. |
More information : (SU 18182764) Ivy Church on site of (NAT) Augustinian Priory (NR) (1)
The Priory of Ivy Church (see plan) dedicated to St Mary, was founded for Augustinian canons, probably during Stephen's reign and dissolved in 1536. It was situated 3/4 mile north of Alderbury Church on the site of a small minster, the Priory church inheriting the status of parish church for the inhabitants of Clarendon Forest, which it retained until the Dissolution.
After this the Priory was converted to a dwelling house and later served as a school until it was demolished in 1888.
Some wall fragments remain and a transitional Norman pier and part of an arcade of the former church adjoin the 19th cent stone cottage called Ivychurch, presumably built of materials from the Priory, which has some sculptured ornament and figures built into the wall. (2-6)
As described. The `sculptured ornament' seems to be part of an altar. Outstanding, see GPs. (7)
Attributed to the reign of Henry II. (8) |