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Walsingham Priory (aka St Mary's Priory) is a ruined Augustinian priory in Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Walsingham Priory was founded in the mid 12th century. The priory housed a Marian shrine which made it a famous place of pilgrimage. In 1538, Prior Vowell assented to the destruction of Walsingham Priory and assisted the king's commissioners in the removal of the figure of Our Lady and in the spoliation of the shrine. After the Dissolution, some of the ruins were built into a new mansion, Abbey House. A landscaped park was built around the house and ruins in the 19th century. Remains of the priory include fragments of 13th- to 15th-century buildings including the chancel, refectory, precinct walls and gates. The most prominent remain is the arch which formed the eastern end of the church. The monument is within the council area of North Norfolk (Norfolk).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004055.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.89359,0.87574004
Grid Reference: TF 9354 3677
Civil Parish: Walsingham CP
Council Area: North Norfolk CA (Norfolk CA)
Police Area: Norfolk PA

GBPN ID: 319607
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Walsingham_Priory,_Norfolk_319607

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