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Lewes Priory is a part-demolished medieval Cluniac priory in Lewes, East Sussex in the United Kingdom. The ruins have been designated a Grade I listed building. [1] History. The Priory of St Pancras was the first Cluniac house in England and had one of the largest monastic churches in the country.
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Lewes was the first Priory in England belonging to the reformed Benedictine Order of Cluny, based in France. It became one of the wealthiest monasteries in England. However, in spite of its wealth it played little role in national affairs, except at the time of the Battle of Lewes in 1264 when it was occupied by the troops of King Henry III.
Lewes Priory, the first Clunaic house in England, was begun in the late-11th century, with more building in the late-12th and early-13th centuries. It was destroyed in 1537, and from the Prior's Lodging was created a new house called Lord's Place.
A Visit to Pevensey Castle in East Sussex. Discover the ancient ruins of what was a magnificent Medieval monastery at Lewes Priory and witness the Battle of Lewes.
Welcome to the Priory of St Pancras set in Priory Park, Lewes. Here, in the 11th century, monks came from Cluny in France to establish the first Cluniac priory in England. The Priory survived for 450 years until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537. The site with its evocative remains retains an air of tranquillity and serenity.
Oct 30, 2022 · Nestled in the south of Lewes lies the incredible remains of historic monastery. The Grade I listed Lewes Priory is part-demolished, and provides a fascinating insight into the history of the East Sussex town.
