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- ↑ Jeffreys, Susan (4 February 2015). "Drax Augustinian Priory". Ancient Monuments. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ↑ Historic England. "Drax Priory (57907)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ryecroft Conservation Area Assessment" (PDF). Bradford Council. BC. December 2005. p. 9. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ↑ "History". Friends of St Ives. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
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