Holywell Priory, Medieval religious site in Shoreditch, England
The Augustinian priory complex covered eight acres between Curtain Road and Holywell Lane, featuring religious buildings, gardens, and residential structures.
Established between 1133 and 1150 by Robert FitzGeneran, the priory served as a religious house until its dissolution under Henry VIII in 1539.
The priory housed a community of Augustinian nuns who maintained religious practices and managed substantial properties across London and surrounding regions.
Archaeological excavations at the site reveal artifacts and structural remains that document the daily activities of medieval religious life.
The land where Holywell Priory stood later became the location of The Theatre in 1576, London's first purpose-built public playhouse.
GPS coordinates: 51.52507,-0.07995
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:46
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