St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester
St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester, Medieval religious ruins in Gloucester, England
The remaining Norman arches and stone walls of St Oswald's Priory stand in a green space near Gloucester Cathedral.
Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great, established the religious complex in 900 using recycled Roman stones from the area.
The priory held the relics of Saint Oswald, transforming it into a major pilgrimage destination during the medieval period until the Norman Conquest.
The archaeological site remains open throughout the year, with informational panels explaining the historical significance of the preserved structures.
Archaeological excavations in the 1970s uncovered a 10th-century carved stone slab marking the burial place of an important historical figure.
Location: Gloucester
Inception: 9 century
GPS coordinates: 51.86940,-2.24780
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:22
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