Wykeham Priory was a nunnery in Wykeham, North Yorkshire, England. It was established between 1140 and 1160 [1] and was destroyed by fire during the reign of Edward III. [2]
In the mid-18th century, Wykeham Abbey was built on the site of the former priory.
References
- ^ Jennings, B. Yorkshire Monasteries. ISBN 1-85825-105-2.
- ^ Rhea, Nicholas (1985). Portrait of the North York Moors.
54°13′29″N 0°31′10″W / 54.224670°N 0.519531°W
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Wykeham Priory was a nunnery in Wykeham, North Yorkshire, England. It was established between 1140 and 1160 [1] and was destroyed by fire during the reign of Edward III. [2]
In the mid-18th century, Wykeham Abbey was built on the site of the former priory.
References
- ^ Jennings, B. Yorkshire Monasteries. ISBN 1-85825-105-2.
- ^ Rhea, Nicholas (1985). Portrait of the North York Moors.
54°13′29″N 0°31′10″W / 54.224670°N 0.519531°W
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