Bullington Priory

The ruins of Bullington Priory reveal stone foundations and structural remains that outline the original medieval monastic complex established by the Gilbertine Order in the 12th century.

Founded between 1148 and 1154 by Simon, son of William de Kyme, Bullington Priory served as a double house for both canons and nuns until its dissolution in 1538 during Henry VIII's reign.

As a Gilbertine establishment, the priory followed the unique English monastic rule of Saint Gilbert, accommodating up to 100 nuns and lay sisters alongside 50 canons and lay brothers in a single religious community.

The site is located at coordinates 53.2754°N, -0.351087°W in rural Lincolnshire and is accessible to visitors interested in exploring medieval monastic architecture and archaeological remains.

Historical charters from Bullington Priory, known as the Bullington Series, are preserved in the British Library's Harleian and Cottonian collections, providing detailed records of medieval monastic life.

Location: Bullington

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 53.27540,-0.35109

Latest update: July 24, 2025 15:31