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Conjectural layout

The Priory was a Benedictine house, and it was common practice to have the cloister on the south (sunny) side.

This is borne out by the evidence of the Buck engraving of 1739. Both this and the engraving of 1775 show a small tower, reputed to be part of the gatehouse. It is thought that this was at the south west corner.

Apart from the lady chapel to the south of the chancel, much of the main body of the Priory remains.

It is thought the Lady Chapel suffered some structural problem and collapssed or was demolished before the dissolution of the Priory, and the arches on the south side of the chancel were filled in and small windows inserted.

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