Walsingham Priory, Medieval priory ruins in Walsingham, England
The remaining stone walls and arches of the Augustinian priory stand among gardens filled with seasonal flowers and ancient trees.
Founded in 1101, the priory became a major Christian pilgrimage site until Henry VIII ordered its destruction during the Dissolution of Monasteries in 1538.
Medieval pilgrims followed the Palmers' Way through Newmarket and Fakenham to reach this religious center, which contained a replica of Nazareth's Holy House.
The grounds open daily from 11 AM to 4 PM, featuring natural displays of snowdrops in February and daffodils through spring months.
Scholar Erasmus visited in 1511 and contributed Greek verses to the shrine, documenting the priory's magnificence in his subsequent writings.
Location: Walsingham
Inception: 12 century
Website: https://walsinghamabbey.com
GPS coordinates: 52.89367,0.87561
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:11
Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
123 m
Slipper Chapel
2.1 km
Church of St Mary and All Saints
298 m
Walsingham Friary
301 m
Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady
2.1 km
Church of St Giles
1.8 km
Church of St Mary
2.5 km
Church of All Saints
2.7 km
Carpenters Arms
3 km
Church of All Saints and St Peter
828 m
Methodist Chapel
240 m
Black Lion Hotel
196 m
Great Snoring War Memorial
2.5 km
Wighton War Memorial
3.2 km
Pack Horse Bridge North East of the Abbey in Abbey Grounds
96 m
Field Barn
2.6 km
Little Walsingham War Memorial
243 m
Great Walsingham War Memorial
866 m
1,2,4, The Street
2.5 km
Bridge Yard
2.9 km
The Priory Gatehouse (or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse To South, Fronting High Street
43 m
Footbridge Off Walsingham Road
1.2 km
Dow House
194 m
The Abbey
61 m
Milepost, 20yds S of double electricity pole whose wires cross road
3 km
Milepost, 25yds W of jct with Gt Snoring road
229 m
Milepost, 60yds N of entrance to Houghton Farm, Houghton St Giles
1.6 km
Milepost, Just North of Snoring Windmill
3.2 kmReviews
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