Yenston Priory was a Benedictine priory in Henstridge, Somerset, England.
It was a cell of the Abbey of Sever in Normandy, France. It was founded by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester, who died around 1100 and was also known as Hugh Abrincus,[1] and Hugh Lupus.[2] In 1158 the abbey was confirmed by Pope Adrian IV.[3]
Around 1468 it was granted to Eton College. The buildings had been demolished before 1450.[1] and later by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset.[3] After the dissolution of the monasteries the land was held by Sir Thomas Bell.[1]
Stone from the priory was used to build Monmouth House in the village, and traces of its buildings may remain in the outhouses.[4] There are also surface marks in surrounding fields, however these may not be from the building itself but from the excavation of stone.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Benedictine priory, Yenston". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Henstridge - Herringby', A Topographical Dictionary of England". British History Online. 1848. pp. 482–491. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
- ^ a b Baggs, A.P.; Siraut, M.C. "Henstridge In: A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 7, Bruton, Horethorne and Norton Ferris Hundreds". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Monmouth House, Henstridge". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
- ^ "Monument No. 202479". Pastscape. Historic England. Retrieved 30 September 2016.