Studley Priory, Oxfordshire, Medieval religious estate in Horton-cum-Studley, England
The Studley Priory building features Cotswold stone construction with elements of Norman and thirteenth-century architectural styles across its structure.
Founded before 1176 as a Benedictine nunnery, the priory was purchased by John Croke in 1539 for 1,187 pounds following the dissolution of monasteries.
The religious complex transformed through centuries from a nunnery to an Elizabethan country house, later serving as a Royal Air Force sanatorium during World War II.
The property spans 10 acres of Oxfordshire countryside and maintains Grade II listed status, requiring specific preservation guidelines for any modifications.
Writer C.S. Lewis regularly visited the property when it operated as a hotel, often stopping for morning drinks after church services.
Location: Horton-cum-Studley
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 51.80540,-1.13464
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:47
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