Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Leicester Friars of the Sack
In or near Leicester.
Leicester Friars of the Sack is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Leicester Friars of the Sack is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.6307°, -1.1445°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Newarke Houses is a social history and regimental museum located in Leicester, featuring two historic houses built around 1511. Visitors can explore collections related to the Leicestershire Regiment, a recreated WW1 trench, and a 1950s street scene, along with beautiful public gardens.
From the Wikipedia article
Leicester Friars of the Sack is a former Friary of The Friars of the Order of the Penitence of Jesus Christ (more commonly known as the "Brothers of Penitence" or the "Friars of the Sack"), in Leicester, England.
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Background
History
The Friars of the Sack were so called because of their simple clothing usually made from sackcloth. The order was founded in Italy and first arrived in England during the reign of King Henry III; opening their first friary in London in 1257. Pope Gregory X suppressed the order in 1274 leading to the closure of the European friaries of the order. Those in England, however, continued to operate without Papal legitimacy; some until the final dissolution of the monasteries under King Henry VIII. The Brothers of Penitence lived a severe life. They wore rough sackcloth and walked either barefoot or with simple wooden sandals. The friars of the order never ate meat and were only allowed to drink…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6307, -1.1445
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE2 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester West
- Phone
- 0116 454 4554
- Established
- 1283
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 11am–4.30pm; Wednesdays during school holidays May to August 11am–4.30pm; closed on non-event days.
- Official site
- www.leicestermuseums.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q15242221 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leicester Friars of the Sack (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Friars of the Sack?
- Leicester Friars of the Sack is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 7EA), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Leicester Friars of the Sack?
- Leicester Friars of the Sack is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leicester Friars of the Sack?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE2 7EA.
- When was Leicester Friars of the Sack built?
- Built or established in 1283.
- How do I get to Leicester Friars of the Sack?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 7EA.