Cockerham Priory
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Cockerham Priory was a priory served by Austin Canons in Lancashire
, England. It was founded in 1207 or 1208 as a cell of the Abbey of St Mary de Pratis
("St Mary in the Meadows") in Leicester
.
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England. It was founded in 1207 or 1208 as a cell of the Abbey of St Mary de Pratis
Leicester Abbey
Leicester Abbey, the Abbey of Saint Mary de Pratis , standing about a mile north of the city of Leicester in the riverside meadows on the west bank of the River Soar, was built under the patronage of Robert le Bossu, Earl of Leicester. It was founded as a community of Augustinian Canons, the...
("St Mary in the Meadows") in Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
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