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- ↑ Pugh, R.B.; Crittall, Elizabeth, eds. (1956). "Houses of Augustinian canons: Priory of Maiden Bradley". A History of the County of Wiltshire, Volume 3. Victoria County History. University of London. pp. 295–302. Retrieved 6 August 2021– via British History Online.
- ↑ Historic England. "Maiden Bradley Priory (202888)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ↑ Stout, Adam (2020) Glastonbury Holy Thorn: Story of a Legend Green & Pleasant Publishing, p. 24 ISBN 978-1-9162686-1-6
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