Cockerham Priory facts for kids
 Location in the City of Lancaster district
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| Monastery information | |
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| Established | 1207 or 1208 |
| Disestablished | 1477 |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Priory |
| Functional Status | Demolished |
| Site | |
| Location | Cockerham, Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°57′36″N 2°49′13″W / 53.9601°N 2.8204°W |
| Grid reference | SD 4626 5185 |
| Visible remains | None |
Cockerham Priory was a special kind of religious house called a priory. It was located in Cockerham, a village in Lancashire, England. This priory was home to a group of religious men known as Austin Canons.
What Was Cockerham Priory?
A priory was like a smaller monastery. It was a place where religious people lived together. They followed strict rules and dedicated their lives to prayer and study. The Austin Canons were a specific type of religious order. They lived in communities and often served local churches.
How It Started
Cockerham Priory began around the years 1207 or 1208. It was set up as a "cell" of a much larger abbey. Think of a cell as a branch office or a smaller part of a bigger organization. The main abbey was called the Abbey of St Mary de Pratis. This means "St Mary in the Meadows" and it was located in Leicester.
Before the priory was even founded, a church in Cockerham, St Michael's Church, was given to Leicester Abbey. This happened around 1153 or 1154. Some land also came with the church. This gift likely helped in the decision to build a priory there later on.
Why It Ended
Cockerham Priory did not last forever. It was closed down, or "disestablished," in the year 1477. This means the religious community stopped living there. Today, there are no remains of the priory left. The building was completely demolished a long time ago.
