Farewell Priory, Benedictine priory in Farewell and Chorley, England
The religious complex included a church dedicated to St. Mary, along with buildings for nuns, extensive farmlands, and water mills in Staffordshire.
Roger de Clinton, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, established the priory in 1101, initially for monks before transforming it into a community for religious women.
The nuns at Farewell Priory maintained strict monastic regulations, focusing on religious duties while managing agricultural activities and collecting rents from surrounding estates.
Documents and historical records about the priory, including medieval charters and visitation reports, are stored at the Staffordshire County Record Office.
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey dissolved the priory in 1527, transferring its assets to Lichfield Cathedral for supporting choir members.
Location: Farewell and Chorley
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 52.70230,-1.87830
Latest update: April 13, 2025 03:44
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