Stoke sub Hamdon Priory, Medieval college ruins in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, England
The remains of the priory consist of a great hall and attached dwelling built from local Hamstone limestone, featuring Norman architectural elements and medieval fireplaces.
John de Beauchamp established the college in 1304 for five chaplains to serve the St Nicholas chapel, before its transformation into a farm after 1548.
The Grade I listed building reflects the architectural evolution from a religious institution to an agricultural complex, with original features including chamfered beams.
The National Trust manages the property since 1946, allowing visitors to explore the historical site while part of the house remains privately inhabited.
Despite its name, the structure never functioned as a traditional priory but served as a college for priests until the Abolition of Chantries Act.
Location: Stoke Sub Hamdon
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/stoke-sub-hamdon-priory
GPS coordinates: 50.95380,-2.75079
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:02
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