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Mattersey Priory
This was a relatively small foundation, with just six regular canons. It was founded in 1185 and belonged to the Order of St. Gilbert of Sempringham, the only exclusively English monastic order.
In 1279 most of the buildings were destroyed by fire. The task of rebuilding for such a small community had a lasting effect, and it was never a large site. At the Dissolution in 1538 there was a Prior and just four monks.
In 1279 most of the buildings were destroyed by fire. The task of rebuilding for such a small community had a lasting effect, and it was never a large site. At the Dissolution in 1538 there was a Prior and just four monks.
Created: Sat, 9 Apr 2011, Updated: Sat, 9 Apr 2011
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