Hoxne Priory facts for kids
Hoxne Priory was an old religious building in Hoxne, Suffolk, England. It was a special kind of monastery run by Benedictine monks.
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The Priory's Beginning
Hoxne Priory started as a religious home around the year 950. It even had a small church, called a chapel. This chapel was built where people believed Saint Edmund, a king of East Anglia, was killed for his beliefs.
Becoming Part of Norwich Cathedral
Later, in 1101, a man named Herbert de Losinga gave the chapel to Norwich Cathedral. This meant Hoxne Priory became linked to the cathedral. It relied on the cathedral for support and guidance.
Rebuilding the Priory
The priory was rebuilt by 1130. Maurice of Windsor and his wife Edigia helped with this. The building work was finally finished in 1226.
The End of the Priory
During a time called the Dissolution of the Monasteries, many religious places were closed. Around 1538, William Castleton sold the priory's land and buildings. He later became the first leader of Norwich Cathedral, called the Dean of Norwich. The priory's property was sold to Sir Richard Gresham. Today, a farmhouse called Abbey Farmhouse stands where the priory used to be.
