The site of the Black Friars Monastery
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The site of the Black Friars Monastery
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 25 Feb 2009
The Dominican Monastery of the Black Friars was founded here in 1230. The monks grew herbs for medicinal purposes. The small sculptures at the top of the wall show vessels, herbs and seeds. These represent the original and the current owners of the site - the Black Friars and Boots The Chemist. (Source: Information plaques on the wall).
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Image Location
Latitude
55.462295
Longitude
-4.629158