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Leicester Greyfriars
Hob Uid: 867109
Location : City of Leicester Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SK5850004300
Summary : Franciscan friary extant before 1230, dissolved in 1538. In 1402, 11 friars were executed for supporting Richard II against Henry IV.
More information : EB SK 585043 Franciscan Friary pre 1230-1538 (1,2). No remains. Site confirmed by Leicester Museum (3). a) SK 585043 Friary building (1). No remains, site confirmed by Leic Museum (3). b) SK 585042 Grey Friar's Gateway (1). No remains, site confirmed by Leic Museum (3). c) SK 585044 Grey Friar's Gateway (1). No remains, site confirmed by Leic Museum (3). d) SK 583043 Grey Friar's Church (1). No remains, site confirmed by Leic Museum (3).

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Source details : Medieval Leicester 1920 (C.J. Billson) 78-9
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Source details : F1 JB 13/6/72
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1538
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Monument Type : Franciscan Friary
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External Cross Reference Number : SK 50 SE 137
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Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2012-01-01
End Date : 2012-12-31

Leicester Greyfriars