Bridlington Priory

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Bridlington Priory, grid reference TA177680, was an Augustinian priory founded in 1113 by Walter de Gant in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

[edit] Early history

Monks from Bridlington Priory established Newburgh Priory. In 1148 the priory was fortified by William le Gros, Earl of Albemarle, who, in the midst of the troubled reign of King Stephen, expelled the abbot and clergy, and use the Priory as his base. He did however later repent this action. Further to the fortification, in 1388, King Richard II granted the priory a licence to crenellate. John of Bridlington is perhaps the best known character associated with the priory. Born in nearby Thwing, in 1362, he was credited with working miracles before his death in 1401. He was sanctified after his death.

[edit] Dissolution

The church of the priory (the only surviving part of the building) is dedicated to St Mary. It escaped destruction after the dissolution of the priory in 1537, because it was the parish church of Bridlington. Some of the stones from the old priory were used in the construction of the piers at Bridlington. The last Prior, William Wode, was executed at Tyburn for his part in the Pilgrimage of Grace.

[edit] Images

• Priory Church: [1]
• Church Stained Glass: [2]

Coordinates: 54.09445° N 0.20179° W