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Christchurch in Dorset, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Priory Church

 
 
Priory Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, April 28, 2023
1. Priory Church Marker
Inscription.
In the Saxon period the adjacent site was occupied by the Church of the Holy Trinity. Between the 11th and 16th centuries evolved the present Priory Church

The Court House for the Priory Manor of Christchurch Twyneham stood beyond this wall until the late 19th century
 
Erected by Christchurch Local History Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
 
Location. 50° 43.962′ N, 1° 46.51′ W. Marker is in Christchurch, England, in Dorset. It is on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13a Church Street, Christchurch, England BH23 1BW, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Court House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Clingan's Trust (about 120 meters away); Christchurch Castle and Norman House (about 150 meters away); World War II Memorial (about 150 meters away); The Town of Christchurch-Twynham (about 150 meters away); The Ducking Stool (about 210 meters away); The Old Tolsey (about 240 meters away); The Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christchurch.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ducking Stool
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(was about 210 meters away).
 
Priory Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, April 28, 2023
2. Priory Church Marker
Priory Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, April 28, 2023
3. Priory Church Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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