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Castle Hedingham Priory
Hob Uid: 379086
Location : Essex Braintree Castle Hedingham
Grid Ref : TL7779035560
Summary : Benedictine Nunnery founded before 1191 dissolved 1536. It stood about 750 yds west of the church and west of Nunnery Farm. The only remains are a fragment of masonry almost level with the ground
More information : (TL 7779 3556) Site of Priory (Benedictine Nuns) (NR) (1) The priory for Benedictine Nuns of St Mary, St James and the Holy Cross was founded by Aubrey de Vere (Earl of Oxford) and his wife, Lucy, being confirmed by their son Aubrey in 1191. The founder died in 194 and his wife, Lucy, became prioress. There were 5 nuns. In 1536 it was dissolved and given to John de Vere (Earl of Oxford). It stood about 750 yds west of the church and west of Nunnery Farm. All that now remains is a small fragment of masonry almost level with the ground at TL 7779 3555 (5). (2-5)

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1536
Monument Start Date : 1191
Monument Type : Benedictine Nunnery, Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence, Structure

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External Cross Reference Number : TL 73 NE 10
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