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| | Haltemprice priory |
 | | It is clear from the historic maps and comparative studies that priories were originally organised around a number of enclosed areas or precincts, and the main precinct area was often divided into two or more courts. |
 | | This also appears to have occurred at Haltemprice, where the core or inner precinct appears to have been defined by the relatively large moated enclosure (D), c.200m long by c.140m wide, and covering c.3.6hectares. |
 | | The major priory buildings, such as the claustral complex, prior's lodgings, guesthouse, infirmary and cemetery, would normally be located in the inner court of the inner precinct, while for priories without external granges, the outer court would be similar to a large farmyard containing farm buildings, service and industrial structures and other accommodation (Gilchrist 1989). |
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