Remains of Franciscan Friary

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Remains of Franciscan Friary

Image: © Nigel Jones Taken: 6 Jun 2007

Founded in 1347 by Elizabeth de Burgh, Countess of Clare, the friary was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1537 along with the nearby priory. In days when such things were possible, someone then built their house in the ruins. Take your choice of Anglican http://www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk/welcome/index.htm or Roman Catholic http://www.walsingham.org.uk/romancatholic/ for more information on Walsingham.

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0.87198