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Devon Notes and Queries, Vol. 3: A Quarterly Journal Devoted to the Local History, Biography and Antiquities of the County of Devon; Part V January, 1905 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Benedictine Priory of St. Nicholas was the most important of all the religious houses of Exeter. Gytha, the Lady of Exeter, widow of Earl Godwin, and mother of Harold, had endowed the church of St. Olaf as an offering for the repose of the soul of her husband: she was in Exeter when William the Conqueror besieged the city, but succeeded in escaping before it was taken. William, with grim irony, gave the church to the monks of Battle, with Harold's fee in the city and vicinity. Freeman thinks the gift was intended to con ciliate the monks, who disliked the situation of Battle.
Gunther was sent from Battle Abbey to make arrange ments, but Cono was the first prior; he renounced St. Olaf, and received from the king a charter under which the priory was founded, and another church was built dedicated to St. Nicholas. The house remained a cell of Battle, and it paid sixty shillings a year to that abbey. In 1249 the contribution was reduced to twenty shillings, but at the time of the suppression it had reached £7. The priors were invariably presented by the abbots of Battle.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book begins by introducing a collection of religious houses in and around the city of Exeter, England. These houses included convents, priories, and monasteries. Following a brief history of each institution, the author goes on to provide a fascinating account of their medieval origins, their suppression during the English Reformation, and their legacies. The author does an excellent job of placing these religious houses within the broader context of English religious and social history. The book is illustrated with photographs of surviving ruins and seals, offering the reader a glimpse into the physical remains of these once-important institutions. The author explores the reasons for the suppression of these houses and the impact it had on the people of Exeter. Moreover, the book sheds light on the architectural and artistic achievements of these institutions, showcasing their contributions to the city's cultural heritage. Overall, this book provides a valuable insight into the religious landscape of medieval Exeter, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in local history, religious studies, or the social and architectural history of England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333866990_0
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