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  Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Gisborough Priory
Gisborough Priory was founded in the town of Guisborough in the 1129 by Robert de Brus, an ancestor of Robert the Bruce.
Due to the large window in it, this wall forms a distinctive arch shape and is often used as a symbol of the town.
Spelling note: The older spelling of Gisborough, without the "u", is still correct for a number of things in and around the town of Guisborough.
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 Tees Archaeology - Gisborough Priory
Gisborough Priory is located on the eastern fringes of the medieval market town of Guisborough, which lies to the north of the North Yorkshire Moors in the north-east of England.
A dovecot was added in the sixteenth century and at the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1540, Gisborough priory possessed two gatehouses and a large guesthouse.
In 1550 the Priory grounds were sold to Thomas Chaloner, who incorporated the standing stonework into his ornamental gardens for his new mansion at Bow Street.
www.teesarchaeology.com /projects/gisborough_priory/index.html   (567 words)

  
 English Priories - Gisborough Priory
Standing in full glory, and to its original height, the magnificent east end gable of Gisborough Priory church is predominantly all that survives of this early 12th century Augustinian monastery.
Once the fourth richest house in Yorkshire, Gisborough Priory (now falling within the boundaries of Teeside) managed to survive the Dissolution until Christmas Eve 1539, when the Prior and 23 canons surrendered their monastery to the Crown.
During the 1860s it was Admiral Chaloner who began to excavate Gisborough Priory in an attempt to uncover the tombs of the Gisborough patrons, and his extensive operations led to the recovery of large quantities of architectural detail.
www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /priories/gisborough%20priory.htm   (526 words)

  
 Historical Sites
Standing in full glory, and to its original height, the splendid east end gable of Gisborough Priory church is predominantly all that survives of the early 14 th century Augustinian monastery.
The priory was founded by an influential local baron, Robert de Brus of Skelton, and generously endowed by his family who were important landowners on both sides of the River Tees.
Gisborough Priory originally fell within the bounds of Yorkshire, and in the late 15 th century was the fourth richest house in that very large county.
www.history-tourist.com /sites/england/counties/cleveland/directory/hsites/gisborough.htm   (600 words)

  
 Guisborough - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is listed in the Domesday Book and the ruined Gisborough Priory dates back to the 12th century.
The priory's name is spelt without the first U, as that was the old spelling of the town's name.
Other historic sites include Saint Nicholas' Anglican Church, built mainly from stone taken from the priory, and Gisborough Hall, the ancestral home of Lord Gisborough, which now serves as a hotel and a popular venue for wedding receptions.
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 Gisborough Priory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Gisborough Priory was founded in the town of Guisborough in 1129 by Robert de Brus, an ancestor of Robert theBruce.
Due to thelarge window in it, this wall forms a distinctive arch shape and is often used as a symbol of the town.
Spelling note: The older spelling of Gisborough, without the "u", is still correct for a number ofthings in and around the town of Guisborough.
www.therfcc.org /gisborough-priory-150710.html   (176 words)

  
 Virtual Reality Centre at Teesside Ltd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Priory of St Mary of Gisborough was founded in 1119.
The aim of The Priory Project is to revitalise this historic site, whilst maintaining the special atmosphere that exists there.
It is hoped that these developments will make the Priory a focal point for the local community and enhance the enjoyment of all visitors.
vr3.tees.ac.uk /heritage/artefacts/gisboro/cenotaph.htm   (247 words)

  
 North East History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Whitley Bay was conferred to the Priory of Tynemouth by Henry I in 1100.
The priory developed a coal port at North Shields in the thirteenth century which would rival the port at Newcastle.
The Priory was founded around 1196 for eight Durham monks and was a cell of Durham monastery.
www.alternativefilm.co.uk /the_north_east/history/middleages/abbeys_priories   (1395 words)

  
 Priory
An alien priory is a priory which is dependent on a foreign mother house, and an alien priory cell was a residence of two or three monks dependent on a foreign mother house but sent to exploit a distant estate.
Strictly speaking a priory is a secondary house created by an existing abbey, but this distinction fell out of use in late mediaeval times.
"Priory" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: apriori, Arinori, briory, phior, Pirro, preopria, preord, preori, pribor, priore, priorie, priorty, prioty, pripria, proir, proiri, prysor.
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 Priory event goes ahead - This Is The North East archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Entertainers Humbrenses, who were to present their show Bad Habits in Gisborough Priory next Thursday, have had to pull out because of illness.
Ann Roe, of Gisborough Priory Project Ltd, said: "This is a great pity, but we will do our best to provide some alternative entertainment for the day.
Normal admission fees to the priory apply, with free admission to members of English Heritage and the Gisborough Priory Project.
archive.thisisthenortheast.co.uk /2004/08/13/42394.html   (131 words)

  
 Conference venue in North Yorkshire - Gisborough Hall
Gisborough Hall’s purpose-built conference and banqueting suite and 52-bedroom extension, completed in 2002, have turned it into one of the most comfortable, picturesque and sought-after business venues in the North of England.
The Longhull Room is suitable for a boardroom conference of up to 18 guests – or for an intimate dinner around its polished wooden table.
These rooms overlook the rear lawn and woodland and enjoy a separate entrance, lobby and cloakroom facilities.
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk /gisborough/business/conferences/index.htm   (218 words)

  
 Visit Gisborough Priory- Enjoy England
Remains of a priory founded by Robert de Brus in AD1119 for Augustinian canons in the grounds of Guisborough Hall.
The remains of a priory founded by Robert de Brus in AD1119 for Augustinian canons.
One of the greatest monasteries in the North East, it was the 4th richest house in the county at its suppression in 1540.
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 Hôtels proches de/du Gisborough Priory
The priory was founded in the 12th century for Augustinian canons....
Gisborough Hall Hotel is situated on the edge of the North York Moors, in the small market town of Guisborough.
Gisborough Hall dates back to the 19th century and is set in prize winning Woodland.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/fr/hotels-near-attractions/102.html   (776 words)

  
 Gisborough Priory - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Gisborough Priory - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
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 Gisborough Priory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Standing in full glory, and to its original height, the magnificent east end gable of Gisborough Priory church is predominantly all that survives of this early 12th century Augustinian monastery.
Once the fourth richest house in Yorkshire, Gisborough Priory (now falling within the boundaries of Teeside) managed to survive the Dissolution until Christmas Eve 1539, when the Prior and 23 canons surrendered their monastery to the Crown.
During the 1860s it was Admiral Chaloner who began to excavate the priory church in an attempt to uncover the tombs of the Gisborough patrons, and his extensive operations led to the recovery of large quantities of architectural detail.
www.teessideonline.net /kb.php?mode=article&k=46   (573 words)

  
 Priory show goes on - This Is The North East archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
AN event at Gisborough Priory will still go ahead despite the cancellation of the main entertainment.
Entertainers Humbrenses, who were to present their show Bad Habits, in Gisborough Priory, next Thursday, have pulled out due to illness.
It will run from 11am to 3pm and admission fees to the priory apply, with free admission to English Heritage members and members of Gisborough Priory Project.
archive.thisisthenortheast.co.uk /2004/08/12/42592.html   (119 words)

  
 SINE Project, Structure Details for Gisborough Priory: East Gable Wall
Only the east wall of the church remains standing today, the rest of the buildings having been cleared away, by the early part of the 18th century, to allow for the laying of formal gardens.
Gisborough was one of the richest monastic sites in what was at the time Yorkshire, but did not manage to escape the Dissolution - on Christmas Eve 1539 the Priory was surrendered to the Crown.
1539 On Christmas Eve, 1539, Gisborough Priory was surrendered to the Crown and dissolved and later sold to the Chaloner family who converted the west range of the claustral buildings as living accommodation.
sine.ncl.ac.uk /view_structure_information.asp?struct_id=123   (257 words)

  
 Gisborough Priory -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Gisborough Priory -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The priory is now owned by (Click link for more info and facts about English Heritage) English Heritage.
(Religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress) Priory
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/G/Gi/Gisborough_Priory.htm   (120 words)

  
 Crystal Palace luxury display cases. Curio Cabinets for Swarovski Crystal in 24K goldplated
The same way a building may lay around its inhabitants, protecting them with his shape and the atmospheric it creates, a curio cabinet, display cabinet or display showcase may be a marvelous place for small decoration pieces or collectibles.
Collectors may be fond to use a collectors cabinet.
These include Lord Gisborough, Gisborough Hall and Gisborough Moor in addition to this Swarovski priory.
www.display-cabinets.uk.com /news6/Gisborough.html   (237 words)

  
 Welcome to Guisborough
The skyline of the historic market town of Guisborough is dominated by the ruined Augustinian Priory, founded in 1119 by Robert de Brus II.
The east end of the priory church is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture and a reminder that this was once a very wealthy medieval monastery.
Gisborough Hall, Gisborough Priory and Lord Gisborough are without the ‘u’.
www.guisborough-town.com   (747 words)

  
 (GCKQBK) Gisborough Priory (Redcar & East Cleveland) by Omega2
It is Gisborough Priory, Gisborough Hall and Lord Gisborough but the town is Guisborough.
The priory was built in 1119 AD by Robert de Brus II, Lord of Skelton, Guisborough and Danby.
When you are in the field, there is a good silhouette of the remains of the priory and dovecote.
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 Gisborough Priory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The east end seen from the southwest Larger version Gisborough Priory was founded in the town of Guisborough in the 1129 by Robert de Brus, an ancestor of Robert the Bruce.
All is still licensed under the GNU FDL.
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 priory
A priory is a monastery governed by a prior or prioress.
Priory Medical Journals - psychiatry medicine dentistry vet pharmacy...
The Priory Hospital - a centre for the treatment of Eating Disorders
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 Attractions near the Trail - Cleveland Way - National Trails
Cattle, sheep and pigs were all driven along the Drove Road, as were geese which were sometimes fitted with felt pads to protect their feet.
The monks were housed in individual cells - small, two-storey buildings (each with a study and bedroom on the ground floor, a workshop on the first floor and a small enclosed garden for each cell), of which only the ground floor remains.
The Priory is cared for by English Heritage.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk /clevelandway/text.asp?PageId=43   (3185 words)

  
 Gisborough Priory : Redcar and Cleveland : North East : View properties : Properties : Days Out & Events : English ...
The ruins of an Augustinian priory founded by the Bruce family, afterwards Kings of Scotland.
They are dominated by the dramatic skeleton of the 14th-century church’s east end.
Disabled visitors may be set down outside the priory.
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 Ware Priory - Question.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Church and the medieval crypt of Ware Priory.
A priory was founded there in the 14th century.
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 icNewcastle - Open and shut case
The growing number of productions during the lighter summer nights means you can see a play at the priory, hear a contralto at the castle, join Miranda at a museum, and meet some railway children at the end of the line.
There are plenty of plays by Shakespeare plus operas in places from Kirkleatham Museum at Redcar to Guisborough Priory, Mount Grace Priory down the A19 and Pickering Castle to easily reached Nunnington Hall.
Thurs, Aug 11: FIVE CHILDREN AND IT by the Illyria group at Gisborough Priory, 2pm and 7.30pm.
icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk /0300entertainment/0600theatre/tm_objectid=15644174&method=full&siteid=50080&headline=open-and-shut-case-name_page.html   (1331 words)

  
 Tees Valley Blog » Blog Archive » Guisborough Priory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A long-standing symbol of the area is the tall tower of Gisborough Priory, which is the only remaining feature of the once great monastery still standing - and a great example of gothic architecture.
What is great about the place is how English Heritage have taken the site and turned it into a well maintained area to visit and learn about the history there.
The priory is open Tuesday to Sunday 9am-5am until 31 September.
www.teesvalleyblog.co.uk /?p=50   (208 words)

  
 icNewcastle - Word in your Shell like…
On Thursday, the action switches into the open air of Gisborough Priory for 5 Children and it.
The Illyria company bring Five Children And It by E Nesbitt of Railway Children fame to Gisborough Priory.
Meanwhile, head for Mount Grace Priory a week tonight when the Merry Wives of Widsor will be up to their tricks in the open air with the easily outmanoeuvred Sir John Falstaff.
icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk /0300entertainment/0600theatre/tm_objectid=15824072&method=full&siteid=50080&headline=word-in-your-shell-like--name_page.html   (832 words)

  
 Middlesbrough History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
At Guisborough the main street is called Westgate in which we can find a a curious eighteenth century market cross decorated with a sundial and weather vane.
Guisborough's beautiful ruined abbey which is the most notable feature of the town can cause confusion to tourists who notice that the name of this building is spelled Gisborough without the `u' that appears in the name of the town.
Originating from the twelfth century, the abbey was built by Robert, a member of the De Brus or Bruce family who were important landowners on both sides of the River Tees.
www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Middlesbrough.htm   (3447 words)

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