Museums · South West England
Taunton Priory
In or near Comeytrowe.
Taunton Priory — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Taunton Priory is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Taunton Priory is a museum located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance as a former Benedictine monastery, reflecting the architectural and cultural heritage of the region.
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Background
History
Taunton was one of several existing houses of secular clergy which was transformed into an Augustinian priory during the reign of Henry I. King Edward granted Taunton an exemption from royal dues in 904, and his successors, Athelstan in 938 and Edgar in 978, confirmed Taunton's rights and privileges. In the 1110s, William Giffard, bishop of Winchester, took five canons from Merton Priory to reform the house at Taunton, apparently no easy matter. One canon returned to Merton; it is presumed that the four others stayed in Taunton. The canons of Taunton were joined by two others, c.1180, from the newly dissolved Buckland Priory. Much later, in 1315, Taunton housed the Knights Templar Richard…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0181, -3.0982
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 1XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Taunton Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taunton Priory?
- Taunton Priory is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 1XX), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is Taunton Priory?
- Taunton Priory — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Taunton Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 1XX.
- Is Taunton Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Taunton Priory is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Taunton Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 1XX.