Fordham Priory

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Fordham Priory was a Gilbertine priory in Fordham, Cambridgeshire, England. [1] It was established in 1227 and was dissolved in 1540.

Fordham Abbey, a Grade II listed Georgian manor house was built on the site in the eighteenth century. [2]

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References

  1. "Houses of Gilbertine canons: Priory of Fordham | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  2. Historic England. "Fordham Abbey  (Grade II) (1126354)". National Heritage List for England .

Coordinates: 52°18′19″N0°23′11″E / 52.3054°N 0.3865°E / 52.3054; 0.3865