Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Three Ancient Edifices

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. Three Ancient Edifices Marker

Inscription.
You are standing upon the site of three ancient edifices

On the summit of hill top (approximately on this site) a convent was established about the year 650 A.D. By a Saxon lady later canonised under the name of St Osburg. The convent was destroyed by the Danes when they ravaged Mercia in 1016 A.D.

Twentyseven years later (1043 A.D.) a Benedictine abbey church was built on the same ground by Leofric, Earl of Mercia and his countess, Godiva. Leofric and Godiva are said to have been buried respectively in the two porches which stood nearly on this spot.

Here, about 1140 A.D. was commenced the building of the Benedictine priory church or cathedral of St Mary which was completed about 1220 A.D. and demolished subsequent to 1539 A.D. It possessed three spires and a central tower.

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 52° 24.521′ N, 1° 30.491′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker is on Priory Row close to Cuckoo Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 – 10 Priory Row, Coventry, England CV1 5EX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 7 Priory Row (a few steps from this marker); 9 – 10 Priory Row

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(a few steps from this marker); 11 Priory Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Gift To The People Of Coventry (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier 3 North (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cloister (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier 3 South (within shouting distance of this marker); The North West Tower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. Three Ancient Edifices Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.