St Nicholas’ Priory, Exeter
The Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas or just St Nicholas Priory was a Benedictine monastery founded in Exeter, England, in 1087. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries the church and chapter house range were pulled down but the domestic buildings were left intact.Photo: Pymouss, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Opening hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM—4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM—4:00 PM - Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: Grade I listed priory in Exeter, United Kingdom
- Also known as: “Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas”, “St Nicholas Priory”, and “St Nicholas‘ Priory”
- Address: The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL
- Wheelchair access: limited
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Exeter Cathedral and St Olave’s Church.
Exeter Cathedral
Church
Photo: Rüdiger Wölk, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Exeter Cathedral, properly known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, is an Anglican cathedral, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter, in the city of Exeter, Devon, in South West England. Exeter Cathedral is situated 1,300 feet east of St Nicholas’ Priory, Exeter.
St Olave’s Church
Church
Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0.
St Olave's Church is a parish church located in Exeter, England. The church originated as a private chapel, founded by Lady Gytha, wife of Godwin, Earl of Wessex, and mother of King Harold Godwinson.
St Mary Arches Church
Church
Photo: Robert Cutts, CC BY 2.0.
St Mary Arches Church is a small church in Exeter, Devon, England, which retains many Norman features. It was a place of worship for the Mayor of Exeter and local merchants during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. St Mary Arches Church is situated 330 feet northeast of St Nicholas’ Priory, Exeter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Exeter and Exwick.
Exeter
Photo: XRay, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Exeter is the county town of Devon and historically the administrative capital of the south-west peninsula. A historic mid-sized cathedral city with a good blend of arts, education, retail and history.
Exwick
Suburb
Photo: Peter Holmes, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Exwick is an historic parish and manor in Devon, England, which today is a north-western suburb of the City of Exeter. Its name is derived from the River Exe, which forms its eastern boundary.
Cowick
Neighborhood
Photo: Sarah Charlesworth, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Cowick is a suburb of the City of Exeter in Devon. Historically it was a manor situated in the parish of St Thomas, Exeter, within the hundred of Wonford. It was formerly the site of a Benedictine monastery.
St Nicholas’ Priory, Exeter
- Categories: historic house museum, priory, building, and tourism
- Location: Exeter District, Devon, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
50.72184° or 50° 43′ 19″ northLongitude
-3.53508° or 3° 32′ 6″ westOpen location code
9C2RPFC7+PXOpenStreetMap ID
way 281565583OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=limitedWikidata ID
Q7594961
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In Other Languages
From French to Welsh—“St Nicholas’ Priory, Exeter” goes by many names.
- French: “prieuré Saint-Nicolas”
- French: “Prieuré Saint-Nicolas”
- Polish: “Klasztor św. Mikołaja w Exeter”
- Polish: “Klasztor św. Mikołaja w Exeterze”
- Welsh: “Priordy Sant Nicolas”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Priory Gardens Park and Mint Methodist Church.
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