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Kings Lynn Whitefriars
Hob Uid: 356280
Location : Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TF6188019500
Summary : Carmelite Friary founded before 1260 and Dissolved in 1538. The only extant remains are the remains of the North gateway through the precinct wall.
More information : TF 61881950 St Mary's Priory (NR) (Carmelite) (NAT) (remains of) (NAT), Whitefriars Gate (NR) (1) St Mary's Priory was founded circa 1260 and was situated in South Lynn between All Saints Church and the river. There was an "Anchoretage" which belonged to this convent and was situated near it. In 1538 the prior and 10 brethren signed the surrender of their convent. In 1544 John Eyre purchased it and it was afterwards sold to the Corporation. The gateway is all that remains. (2-3) Whitefriars Gate (name confirmed) at TF 61881950 comprises a single brick arch with stone dressings and is preserved on the side of the modern footpath. See photograph. No other extant remains of the priory survive. 1:2500 survey correct. (4)

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Source details : OS 1:500 1884
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Source details : Messent CJW. 1934. Monastic Remains of Norfolk and Suffolk, 37
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Source details : F1 PAS 12-OCT-78
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1538
Monument Start Date : 1260
Monument Type : Carmelite Friary
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Gate, Precinct Wall
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 178
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 5481
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 384330
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 61 NW 4
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1978-10-12
End Date : 1978-10-12

Associated Activities :
Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 2000-01-01
End Date : 2000-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2010-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Kings Lynn Whitefriars