Saint James Priory
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Saint James Priory

Dudley, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England

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    Coordinates: 52.51550, -2.08510
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Founded as a Cluniac priory in 1160, by Gervase Paganel, Lord of Dudley, in memory of his father, It was dedicated to Saint James. Later enlarged one surviving piece is a 14th century archway to the Lady Chapel, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and built by the Sutton family.

Closed by King Henry VIII in the 1530s during the Dissolution of the Monasteriesit was granted to Sir John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, in 1540. Following his execution, the buildings fell into disrepair and became ruinous. In the 18th century, part of the ruins of the church had been used by a tanner, a thread manufacturer, and for grinding glass and polishing steel. The surrounding area became industrialised. The nearby pools were drained and in 1825, when Priory Hall was constructed.
Founded as a Cluniac priory in 1160, by Gervase Paganel, Lord of Dudley, in memory of his father, It was dedicated to Saint James. Later enlarged one surviving piece is a 14th century archway to the Lady Chapel, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and built by the Sutton family.

Closed by King Henry VIII in the 1530s during the Dissolution of the Monasteriesit was granted to Sir John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, in 1540. Following his execution, the buildings fell into disrepair and became ruinous. In the 18th century, part of the ruins of the church had been used by a tanner, a thread manufacturer, and for grinding glass and polishing steel. The surrounding area became industrialised. The nearby pools were drained and in 1825, when Priory Hall was constructed.

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  • Added: 12 Dec 2011
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2429653