Guildford Black Friary, Dominican monastery in Guildford, England
The Guildford Black Friary covered 10 acres on the east side of River Wey, featuring a central square cloister with the nave forming the south range.
Eleanor of Provence established the Dominican friary in 1275, which operated until its dissolution in 1538 during King Henry VIII's reformation of monasteries.
The friary cemetery contained 65 identifiable graves, including both religious figures and local residents, revealing medieval burial practices and social hierarchies.
Archaeological excavations in 1974 and 1978 uncovered the remains at an average depth of 3 feet 3 inches beneath modern ground level.
Materials from the demolished friary in 1606 were salvaged and reused in other local construction projects throughout Guildford.
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 51.23919,-0.58683
Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:32
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