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Torksey Priory
Hob Uid: 324676
Location : Lincolnshire West Lindsey Torksey
Grid Ref : SK8373078950
Summary : Site of an Augustinian monastery, founded during the 12th century, dissolved in 1536. It was reported as being very poor in 1519, there being no dormitory or cloister, the bishop ordering these to be provided. Nothing appears to remain apart from a fishpond.
More information : [SK 83707906] Priory [G.T.] (Site of) (1) [Cent. SK 83977890] Abbey Close [G.T.] (2) Torksey. Priory of Augustinian Canons, founded temp. Henry II, dissolved 1536. (3) A main wall of St. Leonard's Priory ran across the field to the north of St. Peter's churchyard; the wall portion is marked by a large elm tree beneath which the foundations remain undisturbed. (4) The area to the north of St. Peter's is an expanse of mud flats which would not have held a major construction. The main Priory buildings would have probably been situated adjacent to the modern road at approx. SK 83737895 which is the highest point hereabouts. Abbey Close - now a caravan park - appears to occupy the site of the former fishponds. (5)

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Source details : OS 6" 1956
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Source details : Medieval Religious Houses England and Wales 1953 p.156 (Knowles & Hadcock)
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Source details : Association Architec Soc Report Vol. 28 1906 pp.462-3, 502 (R.E.G. Cole)
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Source details : Bp. Buckingham Mem. fol. 332 b, 33a
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Source details : History of Lincoln p.278. (DUGDALE)
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Source details : F1 FDC 20-MAR-62
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Source details : Everson P Unpublished archive text, West Lindsay Project RCHME
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Priory, Fishpond
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 87 NW 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1962-03-20
End Date : 1962-03-20

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Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1994-01-01
End Date : 1994-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1997-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

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Torksey Priory