Kersal Priory

Kersal Priory

Approximate locations of Kersal Priory, Manchester.

Kersal Priory^[1] also known as St Leornards, classed as an Alien priory or hemitage, was populated by Cluniac monks. The priory was dependent on Lenton in Nottinghamshire. Founded between 1145-1453, granted title by Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester sometime after 1143 and became denizen independent from 1392 and was dissolved in 1538.

See also

• List of monastic houses in Greater Manchester
• List of monastic houses in England

References