Marton Priory

Marton Priory was a priory in North Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1154 and was occupied by Augustinian Monks and Benedictine nuns though the nuns were moved to Moxby in 1167.[1] The priory had a water mill on the River Foss, the earthworks to this can still be seen today in the fields of the farmhouse that occupy the site. The farmhouse also has evidence in its walls of having the original stones from the priory used in its construction.[2]

Marton Abbey Farm on the site of the former priory

It surrendered to King Henry VIII's agents during the Dissolution of the Lesser Monasteries on 9 February 1536.[3]

The land around Marton Abbey Farm is owned by the Church Commissioners.[4]

References
  1. Historic England. "Marton Priory (56699)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  2. Beadle, Brian (20 May 2010). "Cycle ride at Sheriff Hutton". Gazette & Herald. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. Letters and Papers of the Reign of Henry VIII, vol. X, no. 278
  4. "Beating the bounds". Beating the bounds. Retrieved 30 January 2020.

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