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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… about the close of the reign of Henry I., for Benedictine nuns, whose revenue at the Dissolution was valued at 78. 10. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the late Richard Langley, Esq. A priory of Cistercian nuns, in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was founded here … war between Offa and Cynewulf, it was demolished by the nuns themselves, who had suffered great annoyance from a …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Roger and Helwysia de Clere founded a priory here for nine nuns of the Benedictine order, dedicated to the Virgin Mary; …