Barlynch Priory facts for kids
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | St Nicholas's Priory |
| Order | Augustinian |
| Established | Between 1154 and 1189 |
| Disestablished | 1539 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | William de Say |
| Site | |
| Location | Brompton Regis, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°02′45″N 3°32′05″W / 51.0457°N 3.5348°W |
| Visible remains | Walling at Barlynch Farm |
Barlynch Priory was an old monastery in Brompton Regis, Somerset, England. It was also known as St Nicholas's Priory. This priory was home to a group of monks called the Augustinians. A person named William de Say started it between 1154 and 1189. The priory closed down in 1537.
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Life at Barlynch Priory
Who Lived There?
In the late 1400s, a man named John Chester was the leader of the priory. He was one of the sons of Alice Chestre. Alice gave money and gifts to the church.
How Many Monks?
By the year 1524, Barlynch Priory was at its biggest. There were nine canons living there. Canons are a type of monk who follow strict rules.
What's Left Today?
Seeing the Remains
Today, you can only see small parts of the old priory. These are some wall pieces attached to a farmhouse called Barlynch Farm. These old walls are very important. They are protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. This means they are a special historical site.
Protecting the Past
The remaining walls are listed on the Heritage at Risk Register. This means they are in danger of falling down. People are working to protect these old parts of the priory. They want to make sure they don't collapse.
Special Stained Glass
Some beautiful stained glass from the priory is still around. This glass came from a special window called a Jesse window. You can now find these pieces of glass in St Peter's Church in Huish Champflower.
