Ixworth Priory facts for kids
Ixworth Priory was a special kind of monastery called an Augustine priory. It was located in the village of Ixworth in the English county of Suffolk. Monasteries were places where monks lived and prayed. This priory was started in the 1100s and closed down in 1537. It was dedicated to Saint Mary and founded by a person named Gilbert Blundus.
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History of Ixworth Priory
Early Days and Rebuilding
The first building for Ixworth Priory might have been built around the year 1100. However, it may have been destroyed during a time of civil war. After that, the priory was rebuilt in its current spot on the west side of Ixworth.
What Happened to the Priory?
Ixworth Priory was active for many centuries. But in 1537, it was officially closed down. This was part of a bigger event in England called the "Dissolution of the Monasteries." During this time, many monasteries were closed by the king.
What Remains Today
Even though the priory was closed, parts of it still exist today. The eastern part of the building is almost complete. Some of the western part of the priory is now part of a house. This house is known as Ixworth Abbey.
Long ago, in the early 1500s, stones from the priory's ruins were used for a new building. These stones helped to build Hengrave Hall. This large hall is located north of Bury St Edmunds.
