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St. Botolph's Priory

• St. Botolph's Priory,
• Priory Street,
• Colchester,
• Essex.
• Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.

Impressive remains of the first Augustinian priory church in England stands on the site of a Saxon Church. The Priory was granted a charter by William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror, in C.1100. The remains consist of the west front and nave.

The property is maintained by English Heritage. See above link for information on opening times.

Colchester, The Priory c1960
Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection.