Ankerwycke Priory, Medieval priory ruins in Wraysbury, England.
The stone remains of Ankerwycke Priory stand on the banks of the River Thames, featuring preserved archways and historic chalk walls.
Gilbert de Montfichet established the Benedictine nunnery in 1160, which operated until the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII in the 1530s.
The excavated ruins reveal architectural elements from both medieval and Tudor periods, including cloisters and refectory structures from the original nunnery.
The National Trust maintains the archaeological site, which visitors can access through designated pathways with limited parking facilities nearby.
Archaeological investigations uncovered a silver halfpenny from Henry III's reign and evidence of the nuns' right to let their pigs roam in Windsor Forest.
Location: Wraysbury
Inception: 1160s
GPS coordinates: 51.44360,-0.55657
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:31
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