Stavordale Priory
Description
Stavordale Priory near Charlton Musgrove, Somerset, England was built as a priory of Augustinian canons in the 13th century and was converted into a private residence after the suppression of the monastery in 1538. The original priory for Augustinian canons was founded by a member of the Lovel family in 1243. The bell tower is known to have existed by 1374, and the church was refitted and rebuilt around 1439.
Stavordale was converted around the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, after the priory merged with Taunton in 1533. It is now owned by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, a British theatrical producer notable for his association with many commercially successful musicals.
Address
Charlton Musgrove, United Kingdom
Established
13th century
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