Eye Priory, Medieval Benedictine priory in Eye, England
The remains of Eye Priory include a 15th-century gatehouse, now functioning as a barn, constructed with flint, Caen stone, and Barnack stone materials.
Robert Malet established Eye Priory around 1080 as a dependent house of Bernay Abbey in Normandy until Richard II granted its independence in 1385.
The priory church featured an aisled nave with apsidal chancel, side chapels, and transepts, reflecting the architectural design of its Norman mother-house.
Archaeological excavations in 1926 revealed foundations of the church, cloister measuring 90 feet square, and multiple burial sites with historical artifacts.
Researchers discovered a rare 9th-century seal-die attributed to Bishop Aethelwold, dating from 845-870, during the site investigations.
Location: Eye
GPS coordinates: 52.32260,1.15611
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:52
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