The Counties of England Their Story And Antiquities volume 2
The Counties of England Their Story And Antiquities volume 2
P H Peter Hampson Ditchfield
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There are also indications of the chapel, the refectory, two very fine lancet windows standing complete, and the foundations of domestic offices and probably dormitories. The well-house has an exquisitely groined roof, and dates from about 1250. Unlike most monastic erections, Bradenstoke Priory stands on a hill. It was built in 1142 by Walter d'Evreux, of Salisbury, and has been continuously occupied ever since. The great hall, vaulted undercroft, and massive walls, still stand in good preserv...ation. The Priory, which was under the rule of the Black or Austin Friars, was dissolved in 1539. The adjoining earthworks were probably used by Britons, Romans, and Saxons in succession. Stanley Abbey is now totally destroyed, and, like other sacred edifices, formed a quarry for the neighbour- Colonel John Penruddock. ^ Wiltshire 285 hood, where its carved stones may still be found in barns and other buildings. The abbey was founded by the Empress Maud in 11 51. The buildings were started on the hill at Lockswell, but the monks soon moved down to the rich land below.
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