St James' Priory, Bristol, Romanesque church in Bristol, England.
The stone building features a prominent tower from 1374, wide aisles, and an 18th-century porch near Bristol's central bus station.
Robert, Earl of Gloucester, established the Benedictine priory in 1129, directing that every tenth stone from Normandy for Bristol Castle would contribute to its construction.
The structure transformed from a Benedictine monastery to an Anglican parish church after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and later became a Roman Catholic church.
The church holds Sunday Mass at 8 AM and maintains Eucharistic Adoration from Monday to Friday between 10 AM and 4 PM.
St James' Priory stands as Bristol's oldest building, receiving a £4.2 million restoration that added modern facilities while preserving its historical elements.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.45816,-2.59276
Latest update: May 23, 2025 05:14
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