Snelshall Priory (site)
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Snelshall Priory (site)
Image: © Mr Biz Taken: 9 Aug 2006
A Benedictine Priory founded in 1219, and believed to have been taken down in 1535 by Henry VIII before the 15 38 Dissolution of the Monasteries movement. The remains were used to help rebuild parts of nearby St. Giles Church. This is all that is left of the site today, visible in the image are foundations of the priory.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.002952
Longitude
-0.812718