List of monastic houses in Essex
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The following is a list of monastic houses in Essex
, England.
The following has no monastic connection beyond being within an area at some time in the ownership of a monastic house:
Frating Abbey — properties in the area of Frating belonging to the Augustinian Canons at St Botolph's Colchester and to the Benedictine nuns at Wix
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, England.
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| Assandun Minster ~/(+) | monastic or secular community founded 1020 usually identified as Ashingdon, but also Hadstock, infra |
Ashingdon Minster?; possibly Hadstock Minster (Ashdon beside Hadstock) 51.6103151°N 0.6933832°W or52.0791137°N 0.2733064°W (possible) |
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| Barking Abbey | Historical county location. See entry under |
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| Bedemans Berg Priory | hermitage founded before 1135 (in the reign of Henry I Henry I of England Henry I was the fourth son of William I of England. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his eldest brother, Robert Curthose, to become Duke of Normandy in 1106... ); Benedictine monks cell, dependent on Colchester founded before 1135; dissolved 1536 |
dedication unknown 51.6934258°N 0.3614652°W |
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| Beeleigh Abbey Beeleigh Abbey Beeleigh Abbey near Maldon in Essex, England, was a monastery constructed in 1180 for the White Canons, otherwise known as the Norbertines or Premonstratensians... ^ |
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Premonstratensian Canons transferred from Neasham via Parndon 1180; founded before 1172 at Parndon by Robert Mantell; dissolved 1536; granted to Sir John Gate 1540/1; remains now incorporated into private house without public access |
Abbey Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Nicholas, Beeleigh Bileigh Abbey (originally Maldon Abbey) 51.7379°N 0.6635°W |
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| Berden Priory Berden Priory -References:... # |
Augustinian Canons Regular founded 12thC probably by a member of the Rocheford family; apparently initially a hospital; dependent on Walden 1343; dissolved 1536; granted to Henry Parker 1537 (1538/9); site now occupied by mansion named 'Berden Priory' |
The Priory Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Berden Berden Berden is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located north from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire and is northwest from the county town of Chelmsford. The village is in the district of Uttlesford and in the parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden... 51.9511987°N 0.1263723°W |
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| Bicknacre Priory Bicknacre Priory -References:... |
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hermitage of Jordan founded before 1175; Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1175 by Maurice Fitz Jeffery and Tiretai, Sheriff of Essex (or Maurice FitzGeoffrey of Tiltey, former Sheriff of Essex): converted to priory late 1175; dissolved 1507 on the death of the last prior, at which time no canons remained; granted to Henry Polsted 1539/40; granted to St Mary's Hospital without Bishopsgate, London |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint John the Baptist Woodham Ferrers Priory; Woodham Priory; Wudeham Priory 51.694523°N 0.582427°W |
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| Blackmore Priory Blackmore Priory Blackmore Priory was a priory in Essex, England.-References:... + |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1152-62 by Adam and Jordan de Samford; dissolved 1525 for Wolsey's college at Oxford; granted to John Smith 1540/1; priory church now in parochial use as the Parish Church of St Laurence |
The Priory Church of Saint Lawrence, Blackmore Blackmore Blackmore is a village in Essex, England. It is located approximately 3 miles east of Chipping Ongar and is 4 miles north of Brentwood... Jericho Priory 51.690355°N 0.317834°W |
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Roman Saxon Shore fort of Othona reused as monastery Celtic-style community founded c.654 by St Cedd; St Peter's Cathedral built at fort gatehouse; becoming a minster within Diocese of London shortly after October 664 (when Cedd died); believed destroyed in raids by the Danes 9thC; dependent on St Valery on the Somme 1068; sold to William of Wykeham 1391; in use as a barn 1750; restored as a chapel 1920; continuing as ecumenical place of worship and pilgrimage |
St Cedd's Monastery; St Peter on-the-Wall; Ithancester Monastery; Ythancester Monastery 51.7353505°N 0.9398621°W |
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| Burstead Grange Burstead Grange -References:... |
Cistercian Monks grange or cell, dependent on Stratford Abbey during the flooding of Stratford the community transferred here until the re-edification of the abbey |
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| Castle Hedingham Priory Castle Hedingham Priory Hedingham Priory was a Benedictine nunnery in Castle Hedingham, Essex, founded in or before 1190 by Aubrey de Vere, 1st Earl of Oxford, perhaps in partnership with his third wife, Agnes of Essex. It was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St... |
Benedictine nuns founded ?before 1190 by Aubrey de Vere, 1st Earl of Oxford (or by his wife Countess Lucia (Lucy), later the first prioress); dissolved 1536; granted to John, Earl of Oxford 1536/7 |
The Priory Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint James and Holy Cross Christian cross The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity... Castlehedinhgam Priory; Heningham Priory 51.9900899°N 0.5883425°W |
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| Chelmsford Blackfriars | Dominican Friars (under the Visitation of London) founded before 1277 (either at Chelmsford or originally at Fulsham); dissolved 1538; granted to Antony Bonvixi 1542/3 |
Chelmesford Friary 51.7311216°N 0.4726696°W |
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| Coggeshall Abbey Coggeshall Abbey Coggeshall Abbey, situated south of the town of Coggeshall in Essex, was founded in 1140 by King Stephen of England and Matilda of Boulogne, as a Savigniac house but became Cistercian in 1147 upon the absorption of the order.- History :... + |
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Savignac monks - from Savigny Savigny Abbey Savigny Abbey was a monastery near the village of Savigny-le-Vieux , in northern France. It was founded early in the 12th century. Initially it was the central house of the Congregation of Savigny, who were Benedictines; by 1150 it was Cistercian.-History:It was situated on the confines of... founded 3 August 1140 by Stephen Stephen of England Stephen , often referred to as Stephen of Blois , was a grandson of William the Conqueror. He was King of England from 1135 to his death, and also the Count of Boulogne by right of his wife. Stephen's reign was marked by the Anarchy, a civil war with his cousin and rival, the Empress Matilda... ; Cistercian monks 1147; dissolved 5 February 1538; granted to Sir T. Seymor 1537/8; site now occupied by a private house (r)built 1581 with limited public access (NT National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland... ) |
The Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint John at Coggeshall Coggeshall Coggeshall is a small market town of 3,919 residents in Essex, England, situated between Colchester and Braintree on the Roman road of Stane Street , and intersected by the River Blackwater. It is known for its almost 300 listed buildings and formerly extensive antique trade... Little Coggeshall Abbey called 'Grange Barn' Coxhall Abbey; Coggeshale Abbey 51.8675284°N 0.6927878°W |
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| St. Botolph's Priory, Colchester St. Botolph's Priory St Botolph's Priory, located in Colchester, England, was the first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage... |
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secular founded c.1093 by Ernulphus (later first prior); Augustinian Canons Regular refounded c.1100-6; dissolved 1536; granted to Sir Thomas Audley 1536/7; (EH English Heritage English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport... ) |
The Priory Church of Saint Julian Julian of Le Mans Saint Julian of Le Mans is a saint venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church, honored as the first bishop of Le Mans. His feast day is January 27... and Saint Botolph, Colchester Colchester Colchester is an historic town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in Essex, England.At the time of the census in 2001, it had a population of 104,390. However, the population is rapidly increasing, and has been named as one of Britain's fastest growing towns. As the... (from before 1106) 51.887458°N 0.904334°W |
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| St. John's Abbey, Colchester St. John's Abbey, Colchester Colchester Abbey was a Benedictine monastery founded by Eudo, son of Hubert de Ria, seneschal of King William II in 1096.This particular location was chosen for the monastery by Eudo as it was believed to be the site of a supposed miracle.... ^ |
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Benedictine monks founded 1096/7 by Eudo, courtier of William the Conqueror; dissolved 1539; granted to John, Earl of Warwick 1547/8; (EH English Heritage English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport... ) |
The Abbey Church of Saint John the Baptist, Colchester St. John's Abbey, Colchester Colchester Abbey was a Benedictine monastery founded by Eudo, son of Hubert de Ria, seneschal of King William II in 1096.This particular location was chosen for the monastery by Eudo as it was believed to be the site of a supposed miracle.... Colchester Abbey; Colchester Priory 51.884991°N 0.901305°W |
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| Colchester Greyfriars Colchester Grey Friary -References:... |
Franciscan Friars Minor, Conventual (under the Custody of Cambridge) founded before 1237 by Robert, Lord FitzWalter (who became a friar); dissolved 1538; granted to Francis Jobson and Andrew Audley 1544/5 |
Colchester Greyfriars 51.8916447°N 0.9065625°W |
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| Colchester Crutched Friary Colchester Crutched Friary Colchester Crutched Friary was a friary in Essex, England.... # |
Crutched Friars founded 1235 by William de Lanvelli; by 1392 became a secular hospital or free chapel; Crutched Friars 1496; dissolved 1538; granted to Thomas, Lord Audley 1543/4; location established during excavation 1928 |
Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Helen 51.8875311°N 0.8916923°W |
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| Colne Minster | founded before 1045; subsequently site of Earl's Colne Priory, infra |
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| Cressing Preceptory Cressing Preceptory Cressing Preceptory was a Knights Templar monastic house in Essex, England.-References:... |
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Knights Templar founded 1136 (1150) by King Stephen Stephen of England Stephen , often referred to as Stephen of Blois , was a grandson of William the Conqueror. He was King of England from 1135 to his death, and also the Count of Boulogne by right of his wife. Stephen's reign was marked by the Anarchy, a civil war with his cousin and rival, the Empress Matilda... : donor, Maud (Matilda), queen of Stephen; Knights Hospitaller after 1312; dissolved after 1381: plundered during peasants' revolt; private farm 1515; granted to Sir W. Hughes, Kt. 1543/4; passed to Sir John Smyth and his family; 'The Granary' built 1623 |
Cressing Temple 51.8378161°N 0.6105244°W |
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| Earl's Colne Priory Earl's Colne Priory Earl's Colne Priory was a Benedictine priory in Essex, England. Founded by Aubrey de Vere I in the early 12th century, it was a daughter house of Abingdon Abbey in Berkshire. SEE Colne Priory, Essex.... |
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Benedictine monks dependent on Abingdon founded before/c.1107 by Albericus de Vere (later a monk there) with consent of Henry I and Maurice, Bishop of London; on or near the site of an earlier minster extant 1045; practically independent 1311; dissolved 1536; granted to John, Earl of Oxford 1536/7; 17thC house built on site, incorporated into 1865 house currently on site |
Earls Colne Priory; Monks Colne Priory; Colne Priory; Colum Priory; Colun Priory 51.926732°N 0.710029°W |
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| Halstead Cell | Benedictine monks founded late 11thC (in the reign of William the Conqueror) by Ingelrica, wife of Ranulf Peverell; dissolved; granted to Giles Leigh 1537/8 |
Halstede Cell |
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| Hadstock Minster? | Church of St Botolph, site of important late-Anglo-Saxon church, identified by some as Assunden Minster, supra, built c.1020 by Canute | |||
| Hatfield Broad Oak Priory Hatfield Broad Oak Priory Hatfield Broad Oak Priory was a priory in Essex, England.-References:... + |
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Benedictine monks founded c.1135 by Aubrey de Vere, father of the 1st Earl of Oxford; alien priory, cell of Abbey of St. Melaine at Rennes Rennes Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:... in Brittany Brittany Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain... dissolved 1534; granted to Sir Edward North 1543 |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Melaine, Hatfield Broad Oak Hatfield Broad Oak Hatfield Broad Oak is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, about five and a half miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford... Hatfield Regis Priory; Hatfield Broadoak Priory 51.826876°N 0.242963°W |
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| Hatfield Peverel Priory Hatfield Peverel Priory Hatfield Peverel Priory was a Benedictine priory in Essex, England, founded as a secular college before 1087 and converted into priory as a cell of St Albans by William Peverel ante 1100... + |
Benedictine monks secular college founded before 1087; converted into priory as a cell of St Albans by William Peverel before 1100; dissolved 1536; priory church in parochial use as the Parish Church of St Andrew |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Peverel 51.768942°N 0.6028962°W |
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| Latton Priory Latton Priory -References:... ^ |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded before 1292; abnd 1534; granted to Sir Henry Parker 1536/7 remains now incorporated into farm buildings |
The Priory Church of Saint John the Baptist, Latton 51.738794°N 0.120935°W |
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| Leez Priory Leez Priory -History:In 1220, Sir Ralph Gernon decided that the hamlet of Leez, in a dip by the banks of the River Ter, would provide the perfect location on which to found his monastery. His Augustinian priory thrived for over 300 years until King Henry VIII sent Sir Richard Rich to dismiss the monastery... # |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded before 1200 (13thC) by Sir Ralph Gernoun; dissolved 1536; granted to Sir Richard Rich 1536; site now occupied by 16thC mansion named 'Leez Priory' |
Leighs Priory; Leigh Priory; Little Leighs Priory 51.8397484°N 0.4673374°W |
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| Little Dunmow Priory Little Dunmow Priory Little Dunmow Priory in Little Dunmow was an Augustinian priory in Essex, England The lady chapel of the Priory is still in use today as the village parish church.The Augustinian priory dates back to 1106. The plan of the priory was determined by excavation in 1913 - 1914.-References:... + |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1106 (1104) by Lady Juga; dissolved 1536; granted to Robert, Earl of Sussex 1536/7; part of conventual church now in parochial use as the Parish Church of St Mary |
Dunmow Parva Priory 51.8650838°N 0.4038227°W |
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| Little Horkesley Priory Little Horkesley Priory -References:... |
Cluniac monks daughter of Thetford founded before 1127 by Robert Fitz Godebald; denizen 1376; dissolved 1525; church destroyed by bombing in 1940 |
The Priory Church of Saint Peter, Horkesley Horkesley Priory; Horkesley Parva Priory 51.9515524°N 0.8517408°W |
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| Little Maplestead Preceptory | Knights Hospitaller probably founded ?before 1186 by Juliana, daughter and heiress of Robert Dorsnell; dissolved c.1463; granted to George Harper |
The Church of Saint John the Baptist, Maplestead Maplestead Preceptory; Maplestead Commandery 51.9746769°N 0.651058°W |
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| Maldon Whitefriars | Carmelite Friars founded 1293 (14thC); dissolved 1538; granted to George Duke and John Sterr 1544/5 |
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| Panfield Priory Panfield Priory -References:... |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1069/70 (1070-77) by Walteran Fitz Ranulph; alien priory, cell of St-Etienne, Caen; dissolved 1413 (1414); granted to Sir Giles Caple 1538/9 |
Paunsfield Priory 51.904364°N 0.522325°W |
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| Parndon Abbey | Premonstratensian Canons Regular - from Newhouse Newhouse Abbey Newhouse Abbey, near Brocklesby, Lincolnshire, was the first Premonstratensian abbey in England, founded in 1143. The abbey was built in honour of Our Lady and St. Martial, Bishop of Limoges.... founded before 1172 transferred to Beeleigh Beeleigh Abbey Beeleigh Abbey near Maldon in Essex, England, was a monastery constructed in 1180 for the White Canons, otherwise known as the Norbertines or Premonstratensians... 1180 |
Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint Nicholas, Great Parndon Great Parndon Great Parndon was a civil parish in Essex, England, that has been absorbed by the new town of Harlow and is now an electoral ward.It had a recorded population of 18 people in 1086, rising to 41 by 1524-25... Great Parndon Abbey 51.7733437°N 0.0757778°W |
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| Prittlewell Priory Prittlewell Priory Prittlewell Priory is a medieval priory in Southend, Essex, England, founded in the 12th century, and is a Grade I listed building.-External links:... ^, Southend-on-Sea |
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Cluniac monks dependent on Priory of St Pancras at Lewes; founded between 1086 and 1121 by Robert Fitz Swain; denizen from between 1351 and 1374; dissolved 1536; granted to Thomas Audley 1537/8; granted to Sir Richard Rich 1551; acquired by the Earl of Nottingham 1678; then the Scratton family; sold by Daniel Scratton 19thC; bought by Robert Jones 1917; given to Southend Borough 1920; site now within public Priory Park, now in ownership of Southend Corporation |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Prittlewell Prittlewell Prittlewell is an area of Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Historically, Prittlewell is the original town, Southend being the south end of Prittlewell.Originally a Saxon village, Prittlewell is centred on St... 51.5540156°N 0.7058582°W |
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| St Osyth's Abbey St. Osyth's Abbey St. Osyth's Abbey was a house of Augustinian canons in the parish of St. Osyth, Chich, in Essex, England. Founded by the Richard de Belmeis, Bishop of London, circa 1121, it became one of the largest monasteries in Essex and was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul as well as St. Osyth. Bishop... ^ |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded before 1118 by Richard de Belmeis, Bishop of London and St Osyth, on the site of an earlier Saxon nunnery, established as Priory raised to Abbey status; dissolved; granted to Thomas, Lord Cromwell 1539/40 then to Sir Thomas Darey 1551/2; after reformation incorporated into a mansion; now in private ownership with public access |
The Abbey Church of Saint Osyth, Saint Osyths St Osyth's Priory; Chich Abbey 51.799655°N 1.075193°W |
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| Stansgate Priory Stansgate Priory -References:... |
Cluniac monks cell, dependent on Lewes founded 1122 by the predecessors of Lewes Priory; denizen 1351-74; in parochial use as the parish church for Steeple until closure 9 February 1525; dissolved 1525; granted to Cardinal's College Oxford; granted to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem 1531; sold to Edmund Mordaut 1544 |
St Mary Magalen Stanesgate Priory 51.7175307°N 0.7934833°W |
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| Stratford Abbey (Stratford Langthorn Abbey) | Historical county location. See entry under |
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| Takeley Priory Takeley Priory -References:... |
Benedictine monks founded 1066-86; alien house, dependent on St Valery, Picardy; dissolved c.1391; now in grounds of Warish Hall |
The Priory Church of Saint Valery Valerie of Limoges St Valerie of Limoges is a legendary Christian martyr and cephalophore, associated with the Roman period, whose cult was very important in Limousin, France, in the medieval period... , Takeley Takeley Takeley is a small village in Essex near Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.When Takeley was first registered by the Normans in 1086-87 its boundaries were approximately 8 miles in length, with a total area of 3,000 acres . However, since the development of Stansted Airport, it has lost... 51.869602°N 0.2669334°W |
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| Thoby Priory Thoby Priory -References:... |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1141-51 by Michael Capra, his wife and son; dissolved 1525; granted to Sir Richard Page, Kt. 1530/1; granted to Wolsey's college at Oxford |
Thobey Priory; Ginges Priory 51.663381°N 0.3506°W |
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| Thremhall Priory Thremhall Priory -References:... |
Augustinian Canons Regular founded 11thC or mid12thC by Gilbert de Monefixo; dissolved 1536; granted to John Carey 1536/7; site now occupied by a modern house |
The Priory Church of Saint James the Apostle, Thremhall 51.8734705°N 0.2089977°W |
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| Tilty Abbey Tilty Abbey Tilty Abbey was an abbey in Essex, England. It was dissolved 3 March 1536.An order taken at the late monastery of Tiltey, 3 March 27 Hen. VIII., with John Palmer, late abbot of the same. First, the late abbot and his 5 brethren to remain in the abbey till the King's further pleasure... + |
Cistercian monks founded 1153 by Robert Ferrers, Earl of Derby and Maurice FitzJeffery; dissolved 1536; granted to Thomas Lord Audley 1543/4; church now in parochial use |
Tiltey Abbey 51.914183°N 0.3246331°W |
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| Tiptree Priory Tiptree Priory -References:... |
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Augustinian Canons Regular founded 12thC by Ralph de Munchensi dissolved; 16thC house built on site |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Nicholas, Tiptree Tiptree Tiptree is a village in the English county of Essex, situated south-east of Colchester and around north-east of London. Surrounding villages include Messing, Tolleshunt Knights, Layer Marney, Inworth, Birch, Great Braxted, Great Totham and Little Totham.... 51.7984079°N 0.7185128°W |
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| Tolleshunt Major Grange Tolleshunt Major Grange -References:... |
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| Tolleshunt Knights - St John's Monastery Patriarchal Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist The Patriarchal Stavropegic Monastery of St John the Baptist is a monastic community for both men and women, directly under the Ecumenical Patriarchate... * |
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Monastery of John the Baptist (1959) Patriarchal Monastery of St John the Baptist (1965) Patriarchal Stavropegic Monastery of St John the Baptist 51.795213°N 0.7823253°W |
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| Walden Abbey Walden Abbey Walden Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Saffron Walden, Essex, England founded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, 1st Earl of Essex between 1136 and 1143. Originally a priory, it was elevated to the status of an abbey in 1190.... ^ |
Benedictine monks founded 1136 by Jeffrey (Geoffrey de) Mandevil[le], Earl of Essex; raised to abbey status 1190; dissolved 1538; granted to Sir Thomas Audley 1538; site now occupied by Audley End House and St. Mark's College |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint James the Apostle, Walden Walden Walden is an American book written by noted Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau... The Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint James the Apostle, Walden Saffron Walden Abbey; Little Walden Abbey; Walden Priory 52.0207316°N 0.2209926°W |
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| Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey (abbey) The Abbey Church of Waltham Abbey has been a place of worship since at least 1030, and is in the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. The Prime Meridian passes through its grounds. Harold Godwinson is said to be buried just outside the present abbey... + |
secular canons founded ?1016-1035s (in the reign of Canute); refounded c.1060 by Earl Harold Harold Godwinson Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.It could be argued that Edgar the Atheling, who was proclaimed as king by the witan but never crowned, was really the last Anglo-Saxon king... ; Augustinian Canons Regular founded 1177 by Henry II Henry II of England Henry II ruled as King of England , Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Count of Nantes, Lord of Ireland and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland and western France. Henry, the great-grandson of William the Conqueror, was the... ; dissolved 23 March 1540; granted to Sir Antony Deny part of church now in use as parish church |
Holy Cross 51.6875°N 0.0035°W |
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| West Mersea Priory West Mersea Priory -References:... |
Benedictine monks founded c.1046 by Edward the Confessor Edward the Confessor Edward the Confessor also known as St. Edward the Confessor , son of Æthelred the Unready and Emma of Normandy, was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England and is usually regarded as the last king of the House of Wessex, ruling from 1042 to 1066.... ; alien house, dependent on St Ouen, Rouen; dissolved 1400; granted to Higham Ferrer's collegiate church 1426; granted to Robert Dacres, Esq. 1542/3; conventual church now in use as parochial church of Ss Peter & Paul |
The Priory Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Mersea Mercy Priory; West Meresey Priory 51.775176°N 0.9107387°W |
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| Wix Priory Wix Priory Wix Priory was a priory in Essex, England.-References:... |
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Benedictine nuns founded 12thC by Walter and Alexander Mascherell; site now occupied by Abbey Farmhouse blocked arches of priory church form north wall of the church of St. Mary The Virgin |
The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Wix Wix, Essex Wix is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex. It lies in a small valley about three km south of the Stour Estuary. The valley drains east towards Harwich... Wickes Priory; Wikes Priory; Sopwick Priory 51.917768°N 1.144635°W |
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The following has no monastic connection beyond being within an area at some time in the ownership of a monastic house:
Frating Abbey — properties in the area of Frating belonging to the Augustinian Canons at St Botolph's Colchester and to the Benedictine nuns at Wix