Ellerton Priory (Spalding Moor)

Ellerton Priory was a Gilbertine priory that was historically in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The ruins stand in the village of Ellerton, on Spalding Moor in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The priory was founded no later than 1207, during the reign of King John, by Peter de Goodmanham.[1]

The priory was dissolved in December 1538.[2]

The site of the priory is now a scheduled monument.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Farrer, William; Clay, Charles Travis, eds. (2013). "III; Charters Relating to Lands in Yorkshire". Early Yorkshire Charters volume 12; The Tison Fee (2 ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-108-05827-8.
  2. ^ "Gilbertine houses: Priory of Ellerton on Spalding Moor | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  3. ^ Historic England. "Site of Ellerton Priory (1005225)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

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