Chicksands Priory, Grade I listed country house in Campton and Chicksands, England.
The priory features medieval ecclesiastical architecture with formal gardens, situated within a landscaped estate in central Bedfordshire.
Founded in 1101 as a Benedictine nunnery, the priory later transferred to the Gilbertine Order in 1147 before becoming a private residence.
The building served as a strategic intelligence center during World War II, intercepting German coded signals for decryption at Bletchley Park.
Visitors can access the grounds through scheduled guided tours, which provide detailed information about the architectural elements and historical significance.
From 1950 to 1995, the site contained the FLR-9 direction finding antenna system, locally referred to as the Elephant Cage.
Location: Campton and Chicksands
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 52.04070,-0.36607
Latest update: May 26, 2025 22:21
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