Frithelstock Priory

Description

Frithelstock Priory was founded in about 1220 by Sir Robert de Beauchamp for Augustinian Canons Regular, as an indulgence to ensure intercessions for the repose of his soul. The priory was dissolved in 1536 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and only ruins remain.

Address
Pencleave Cottages 2, Frithelstock, United Kingdom

Established
c. 1220

More Information
Wikipedia article

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