Watton Priory, Medieval religious complex in Watton, England
The priory structure exhibits fourteenth and fifteenth-century architectural elements with a nineteenth-century house addition at the East Riding of Yorkshire location.
Founded in 1150 by Eustace fitz John, Watton Priory operated as a Gilbertine double monastery until its dissolution by Henry VIII in 1539.
The Nun of Watton narrative, documented by St Ailred of Rievaulx, presents insights into medieval religious life and social expectations within monastic communities.
The Grade I listed building stands approximately 6 miles north of Beverley and 6 miles south of Driffield, accessible via the A164 road.
King Edward I selected this priory as the imprisonment location for Scottish Princess Marjorie Bruce following her capture in the medieval period.
Location: Watton
GPS coordinates: 53.93480,-0.44277
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:17
Church of St Mary
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Church of All Saints
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Church of All Saints
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Church of St Peter
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Church of St Andrew
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Church of St Mary
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Church of St Catherine
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Church of St Leonard
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Church of St Mary
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Church of St Leonard
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Outbuildings To Watton Abbey
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Market Cross
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Milestone, S of New Gawdy Hall
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Milestone, 200m N of jct. to South Dalton
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Milestone, Bainton
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Milestone, ¼ mile N of Leman Wood
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Milestone, Lund, 15 North Road, almost opp church
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