Guisborough Priory 2

by Shirley Mitchell

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Guisborough Priory 2

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Shirley Mitchell

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Guisborough in Yorkshire, England is a place steeped in history. "Gighesbore" is listed in the Domesday Book and the ruined Guisborough Priory dates back to the 12th century.

The Priory of St Mary of Guisborough was one of the earliest houses of the Augustinian order in England. It was founded in 1119 by Robert de Brus, on land bequeathed by William the Conqueror. The community prospered, rebuilding the priory on a grand scale at the end of the 12th century and again after a catastrophic fire in 1289. At the time of its suppression by Henry VIII in 1539, Guisborough was the fourth richest religious house in Yorkshire The Norman gatehouse at the western end of the site is the only surviving element of the original Priory, but gives an idea of the outstanding gothic architecture that once stood here.
Nowadays the priory is a relaxing sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Westgate, Guisborough's main thoroughfare, where you can also experience its markets, traditional and specialist, which have been held along the cobbled streets for over 600 years.

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