Kersal Priory
Kersal Priory
Approximate locations of Kersal Priory, Manchester.
Kersal Priory[1] also known as St Leornards is classed as a Alien priory or hemitage, was populated by Cluniac monks. The priory was dependant on Lenton in Nottinghamshire. Founded between 1145-1453, granted title by Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester sometime after 1143 and became denizen independent from 1392 and was dissolved in 1538.
| Foundation | Image | Communities & Provenance | Formal Name or Dedication &(Alternative Names) |
wikimapia location Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kersal Priory | hermitage Cluniac monks alien house: cell dependent on Lenton, Nottinghamshire; founded 1145-53: granted after 1143 by Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester; became denizen: independent from 1392; dissolved 1538 |
St Leonard (Kershall Priory) | Satellite 54°-29′0-23.6"N-02°17′18.8"W Mapped 54°-29′0-23.6"N-02°17′18.8"W |
See also
References
- ^ "Kersal Priory or Kersal Cell". Retrieved 31 March 2014.
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