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Blythburgh Priory
Hob Uid: 392052
Location : Suffolk East Suffolk Blythburgh
Grid Ref : TM4519075400
Summary : The Augustinian Priory of Blythburgh was founded, before 1135, as a dependency of St Osyth (Essex), for three canons. They increased to possibly six, but numbered four on the Prior's dissolution in 1537.
More information : TM 45197540 (Remains of) Priory (NR) (Augustinian) (1) The Augustinian Priory of Blythburgh was founded, before 1135, as a dependency of St Osyth (Essex), for three canons. They increased to possibly six, but numbered four on the Prior's dissolution in 1537. Valued at #48 in 1535. (2) Founded as a Priory or a dependent cell, it has a history of part dependency. Its late 13th cent valuation was #88 6 1 1/2. (3) In 1850 the ruins, of what appeared to be a cross-aisled building, were robbed of material to repair,roads, etc. (4) The published survey (25") of the priory remains are correct but they are in poor repair and completely overgrown. Not photographed. (5) TM 452754. Blythburgh Priory - scheduled. (6)

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Source details : OS 6" 1958
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Source details : DoE (IAM) Anc Mons Record Form 11.1.79
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1537
Monument Start Date : 1135
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : SF 215
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TM 47 NE 2
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-08-17
End Date : 1970-08-17

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2007-01-01
End Date : 2008-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date : 2008-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2010-01-01
End Date : 2012-12-31

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

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2016-01-01
End Date : 2016-12-31

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Blythburgh Priory