More information : TF 62052002. St Dominic's Priory (NR) (Dominican) (NAT) (site of) (NAT). (1)
The priory was founded in 1256 and dissolved in 1538. There was an anchorage belonging to it and it housed about 40 friars. The site was enlarged in the 14th century and there was a serious fire in 1468.
The buildings, which included the cloisters and Gate House, were demolished in 1845, but quantitites of its materials have been re-used in later buildings in the vicinity. In circa 1840 several human skeletons were unearthed when making alterations to a stable near the site. (2-5) |