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Wangford Priory
Hob Uid: 392059
Location : Suffolk East Suffolk Wangford with Henham
Grid Ref : TM4658079080
Summary : The Cluniac Priory of Wangford was founded before 1159 as a dependency of Thetford, naturalised in 1376, and dissolved in 1540. The complement of monks ranged from three to possibly five. In 1537 the monks had been withdrawn, and the house leased as a farm. Final dispossession was effected, along with the mother house of Thetford, in 1540. The Priory buildings adjoined the south side of the Parish church. It is recorded within the church that the last remaining portions of the Priory were demolished in the late 19th century.
More information : TM 46587908 Priory (NR) (Site of) (1) The Alien Cluniac Priory of Wangford was founded before 1159, naturalised in 1376, and dissolved in 1540 when its valuation was #30. The complement of monks ranged from three to possibly five. (2) In 1537 the monks had been withdrawn, and the house leased as a farm. Final dispossession was effected, along with the mother house of Thetford, in 1540. (3) The Priory buildings adjoined the south side of the Parish church. (4) It is recorded within the church that the last remaining portions of the Priory were demolished 80-100 years ago. (5)

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Source details : OS 6" 1958
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Source details : MRH 1953 100 D Knowles & R N Hadcock
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Source details : VCH Suffolk 2 1907 88-9 J C Cox
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Source details : Little Guide Suffolk 1957 352 PGM Dickinson.
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : F1 JB 17-AUG-70
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1376
Monument Start Date : 1159
Monument Type : Cluniac Cell, Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Denizen
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1376
Monument Type : Cluniac Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Suffolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 1
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TM 47 NE 5
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Associated Monuments :
Relationship type : General association

Related Activities :

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

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1976-01-01
End Date : 1976-12-31

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

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

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

Historic England Research Records

Wangford Priory