The priory was home to an order of Dominican Friars. The Dominican order were recognised by their black woollen habits and you can find streets nearby named Blackfriars and Priory Walk, recognising their historical link. The priory here was founded in 1272 and grew in size over the following centuries as land was donated to the foundation. The priory was lost with the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. The following year the priory church, which was dedicated to St Savior, and the priors house were demolished by Thomas Eden who had been granted the land. They used the materials to build themselves a large house on the site, though this was also demolished in around 1850. Today, only the gatehouse survives and a couple of cottages opposite which were part of the priory estate. All are listed by English Heritage. Standing at the railing of the playing field nearby, it’s easy to picture the priory buildings rising out of the trimmed green grass and the black friars bustling about their day.
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