Sporle Priory

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Sporle Priory was a priory in Norfolk, England. It was founded in the early 12th century, [1] and given to the monks of St. Florent free-of-charge as an alien priory. [1] It was vacant for some time after the Black Death, [2] and was dissolved in 1424. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Page, William (1906). History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 2. London: Victoria County History.
  2. "Heritage Gateway - Results". www.heritagegateway.org.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2022.