Abbeys & priories · South West England
St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter
St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter is a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
St Nicholas' Priory is a historical site located in Exeter, South-West England. This former Benedictine priory dates back to the 11th century and is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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Background
History
In 1068, William the Conqueror laid siege to Exeter, where the mother of Harold Godwinson, whom he had just defeated in the Battle of Hastings, was living. After her hasty departure William gave the church of St Olave at Exeter to Battle Abbey. Monks, who were sent from Battle to administer the church and its possessions, set about building a monastery with its own church, which was dedicated to Saint Nicholas in 1087. In the 12th and 13th centuries the Priory gathered gifts of land and property, and new monastic buildings were erected as funds permitted. Hospitality was built into the monastic rule, and a guest house or wing was essential within a monastery. The monks provided hospitality…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7218, -3.5350
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Opening
- Mo 10:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00
- Official site
- nicholaspriory.com
Sources
- wikipedia: St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter?
- St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.7218°, -3.5350°.
- Is St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter. Check ahead for specific facilities.
- What are the opening hours for St Nicholas' Priory, Exeter?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo 10:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.