Flanesford Priory, Medieval priory in Goodrich, England
Flanesford Priory is a medieval monastery near Goodrich built with squared sandstone walls and decorative stone dressings dating to the 13th century. The complex displays typical features of monastic architecture with its sturdy construction and restrained ornamentation.
The site was founded in 1346 by Sir Richard Talbot as a house for Augustinian canons and operated until its dissolution in 1537. The 16th-century closure ended monastic life here.
The refectory building stands as a testament to medieval religious architecture, representing the significance of monastic establishments in medieval England.
The priory now serves as self-catering holiday accommodation with apartments ranging from 2 to 10 guests. A café on the grounds offers food and refreshments for visitors.
The Hen & Dot Café, located within the priory grounds, serves local produce and homemade dishes from Friday through Sunday without reservations.
Location: Goodrich
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 51.87150,-2.61282
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20
Goodrich Court
1.1 km
Kerne Bridge
241 m
Church of St Giles
765 m
Rocklands
1.5 km
Goodrich Castle
612 m
Dry Arch Bridge 300yds NE of St Giles' Church
411 m
Ye Hostelrie
449 m
Church of St Michael
1.3 km
Tovey Monument Approximately 0.25 Metres From South Wall Of Nave Of Church Of St Giles
765 m
Gritton Monument approximately 30 metres south-west of west tower of Church of St Giles
800 m
Walford War Memorial
1.4 km
Goodrich Manor
1.3 km
Edwards Monument approximately 1 metre south of organ chamber of Church of St Giles
761 m
Goodrich War Memorial
420 m
Milestone
958 m
Milepost, Kerne Bridge; opp. Hazelhurst Bungalows
956 m
The South Lodge
735 m
Flanesford Priory Farmhouse
39 m
Chest tomb against south wall of nave east of porch of Church of St Giles
769 m
New Barn House And Attached Outhouse
1.3 km
Group of three headstones approximately 3 metres south-west of south porch of Church Of St Giles
779 m
New House
1.6 km
Base of churchyard cross with shaft approximately 2 metres south of south porch of Church of St Giles
774 m
The Old Court
925 m
Upper Granton
855 m
Cider mill at Flanesford Priory
47 m
Whitehall
892 m
Stone bench approximately 18 metres east of chancel of Church of St Giles
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