Priory Chacombe
chacombe priory
hugh of chacombe, lord of manor of chacombe, founded augustinian chacombe priory in reign of henry ii (1154–89). west of present village.
in 1536 priory suppressed in dissolution of monasteries , surrendered properties crown. today visible remains of priory small chapel apparently built in 13th century , set of mediaeval fishponds. however, @ least 3 medieval stone coffin slabs, including 1 13th century, have been found in priory grounds.
part of priory site occupied house, called chacombe priory. house has large elizabethan porch , late 17th-century staircase, , remodelled in georgian era.
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