Aylesford Priory

Aylesford Priory, or "The Friars" was founded in 1242 when members of the Carmelite order arrived in England from in the . Richard de Grey, a crusader, sponsored them, and conveyed to the order a parcel of land located on his manor in in .
  • Locality
  • Description: Carmelite monastery in Kent, England, UK
  • Also known as
    “The Friars”
    “The Friars - Aylesford Priory”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Aylesford railway station and Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Forstal and Eccles.
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Aylesford Priory

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Latitude
51.30317° or 51° 18′ 11″ north
Longitude
0.47156° or 0° 28′ 18″ east
Open location code
9F328F3C+7J
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In Other Languages

“Aylesford Priory” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Aylesford Priory”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Friars Aylesford Priory and Piazza.

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