Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridlington Priory
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Bridlington Priory — church in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridlington Priory, the nearest railway station is Bridlington, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the priory is free, but please note that it is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is YO16 7JX.
About
Bridlington Priory is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0943°, -0.2018°.
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Heritage listing
The Priory Church of St Mary, Bridlington, grid reference TA177680, commonly known as Bridlington Priory Church is a parish church in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in the Diocese of York. It is on the site of an Augustinian priory founded in 1113 which was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. In 1951 it was designated a Grade I Listed Building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bridlington Priory is a historic church with over 900 years of heritage, focusing on themes of prayer, study, and hospitality. Visitors can explore its rich history and participate in various community activities, including art exhibitions and walking groups.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Flamborough Head SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Priory Church of St Mary, Bridlington, grid reference TA177680, commonly known as Bridlington Priory Church is a parish church in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in the Diocese of York. It is on the site of an Augustinian priory founded in 1113 which was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. In 1951 it was designated a Grade I Listed Building.
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Background
History
The priory was favoured by kings and their nobles and soon owned land across Yorkshire. Henry IV appropriated the rectory of Scarborough to the priory which was later confirmed by Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV. A royal licence was also granted by Richard II in 1388 to crenellate the priory with fortifications but although history tells there were four gates, 3 of those gates were in the main priory land, Kirk Gate, West Gate, Nun Gate and these were used as daily entrances in and out of the building enclosure itself. Only the Bayle Gate was a fortified entrance standing at the borders and the Priory itself was in fact never walled. The priory also had a large library, which was listed by…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.0943, -0.2018
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bridlington
- Postcode
- YO16 7JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Phone
- 01262 604398
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.bridlingtonpriory.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4525670 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bridlington Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridlington Priory Church - geograph.org.uk - 2026512.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridlington Priory?
- Bridlington Priory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO16 7JX), in the parish of Bridlington.
- What is Bridlington Priory?
- Bridlington Priory — church in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bridlington Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO16 7JX.
- When was Bridlington Priory built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Bridlington Priory a listed building?
- Bridlington Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Bridlington Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Bridlington Priory is part of the Flamborough Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridlington Priory free to visit?
- Yes, Bridlington Priory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridlington Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO16 7JX.