Stafford Greyfriars |
| Hob Uid: 619183 | |
Location :
Staffordshire
Stafford
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : SJ9191023940 |
| Summary : Franciscan Friary founded in 1274 and dissolved in 1538. It was situated on the east side of the main road from Stafford to Stone, north of what is now the junction with Browning Street. The main road is still known as Grey Friars in this area. In 1610 a house called Grey Friars stood here on an extensive walled site approached through a gatehouse. |
More information : (SJ 91912394) Grey Friars Monastery (NR) (site of). (1)
The friary was established in Stafford by 1274 and was surrendered into the King's hands in 1538. It was situated on the east side of the main road Stafford to Stone, north of what is now the junction with Browning Street; the main road is still known as Grey Friars in this area. In 1610 a house called Grey Friars stood here on an extensive walled site approached through a gatehouse (see copy of Speed's plan with SJ 92 SW 4). This property was evidently pulled down to facilitate the defence of the town in 1644. (2-4)
No trace of this monastery seen during field work. (5) |