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Beverley Greyfriars
Hob Uid: 79119
Location : East Riding of Yorkshire Beverley
Grid Ref : TA0299039400
Summary : Franciscan friary originally founded pre-1267, and probably within the town walls, but moved to land granted to the friars around the chapel of St Elena, near Westwood, in 1297. It was in poor condition by the mid 14th century, and was restored and rebuilt in 1352. Dissolved in 1539. Over 300 inhumations, associated with Mediaeval objects, were found in Westwood in the 19th century, and probably indicate the location of the friary.
More information : [Name centred:] [TA 0299 3940] Site of the FRANCISCAN FRIARY [AT] [TA 0304 3935] FISH POND [A.T.] (1) The Grey Friars, Beverley: founded pre-1267 dissolved 1539, was rebuilt and restored c. 1352 (4). The site seems to have been moved or extended more than once but appears to have been in the Westwood area throughout (2). The foundations of the buildings have been recently uncovered" ... in a field adjoining "ffrer-lane" without Keldgate Bar" alongside a cemetery containing upwards of 300 skeletons with associated mediaeval objects. (3). (2-4)

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1297
Monument Type : Franciscan Friary, Cemetery, Chapel
Evidence : Documentary Evidence, Sub Surface Deposit

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TA 03 NW 36
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31

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Beverley Greyfriars