Chester Franciscan Friary

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Chester Franciscan Friary was a friary in Chester, England. [1] It was established in the 1230s, and dissolved in 1538. [2]

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References

  1. "Chester - Today". Franciscan Friary, 15 Cuppin Street, Chester CH1 2BN. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  2. "Friaries: The Franciscans of Chester". A History of the County of Chester. 3: 171–173. 1980. Retrieved 1 September 2010.