Little Dunmow Priory

Village Parish Church

Plan of Priory

Model of Priory

Little Dunmow Priory in Little Dunmow was an Augustinian priory in Essex, England.^[1] According to local legend, it is said to be the resting place of Maid Marion. The lady chapel of the Priory is still in use today as the village parish church.^[2] The Augustinian priory dates back to 1106.

The plan of the priory was determined by excavation in 1913 - 1914.^[3]

Burials in the priory church

Robert Fitzwalter (died 9 December 1235), feudal baron of Little Dunmow, Essex
Walter of Bibbesworth (1235-1270) was an English knight and Anglo-Norman poet.
Walter Fitz Robert (c. 1124–1198), 2nd Lord of Little Dunmow, Essex

References

Coordinates: 51°51′54″N 0°24′14″E / 51.865084°N 0.403823°E / 51.865084; 0.403823 (Little Dunmow Priory)

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[1] ttp://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=39845

[2] ttp://www.essexchurches.info/church.asp?p=Little%20Dunmow

[3] ttp://unlockingessex.essexcc.gov.uk/custom_pages/monument_detail.asp?content_page_id=89&monument_id=41412&content_parents=48%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D