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Snaith Priory

Hob Uid: 57947
Location :
East Riding of Yorkshire
Snaith and Cowick
Grid Ref : SE6407022250
Summary : Site of Benedictine Priory attached to the Church of St Lawrence, (SE62SW5). St Lawrence's Church was granted to Selby by Gerard, shortly after he became Archbishop of York in 1101, and in it, 2 monks were to celebrate Mass there twice weekly, although they were not resident. In 1310 it was ordained that two monks and a secular priest should reside at Snaith. One of the monks was called prior and at the suppression there were 2 monks and 3 secular priests resident.
More information : [SE 64072225] Site of Priory [G.T.] Benedictine. (1)

A Benedictine cell founded at Snaith circa A.D. 1310 was dependent on Selby. It was dissolved in 1539. (2)

The area surrounding the published site has now been re-developed. (3)

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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1310
Monument Type : Benedictine Cell
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 62 SW 2
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1962-03-21
End Date : 1962-03-21