Stafford Friary
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other names | The Franciscan Friars of Stafford Franciscan |
| Established | 13th Century |
| Disestablished | 1538 |
| Site | |
| Location | Stafford, Staffordshire, England |
Stafford Friary was a
Dissolution of the Monasteries
.
History
Foundation and early history
Whilst the date of foundation is not known for certain, the friary was in existence by 1274, when it is recorded that the
Edmund de Stafford, 1st Baron Stafford was buried in the friary church in 1308, instead of the usual family burial place at Stone Priory.[1]
The friary, always remaining relatively small, is listed as under the custody of
Justice of the Peace Roger Horton.[1]
Dissolution
The house was suppressed by
Dissolution of the Monasteries, in 1538. The friars seemed to have surrendered the house willingly and an inventory of goods and chattels was taken by Richard Ingworth, Bishop of Dover. By this point the friary was relatively poor, with rents only amount to £1 6s. 8d but with debts of £4. A sale of the buildings and goods was held in September 1538, raising a total of £34 3s. 10d. The lead and bells were sold separately, for £45 and £10 respectively.[1] What was left of the friary was pulled down in 1644, as parts of efforts to defend the town during the Civil War.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f M W Greenslade, R B Pugh (Editors), G C Baugh, Revd L W Cowie, Revd J C Dickinson, A P Duggan, A K B Evans, R H Evans, Una C Hannam, P Heath, D A Johnston, Professor Hilda Johnstone, Ann J Kettle, J L Kirby, Revd R Mansfield, Professor A Saltman (1970). "Friaries: The Franciscan friars of Stafford". A History of the County of Stafford: Volume 3. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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