Blackfriars, Hereford

The remains of Blackfriars, Hereford stand off Widemarsh St in Hereford, England at grid reference SO51184043. The ruins are listed as Grade 2*.[1]

Ruins of Blackfriars Friary

History

The Friary in the Parish of St John, Hereford was founded by the Dominican Order before 1246.[2] John Daniel, Bishop Orleton and Edward II donated land for the founding of the monastery.[3] Edward III was reported to be present at the dedication of the church.[4]

It was dissolved in 1538[2] and the lands were purchased by John Scudamore. The ruins passed to Thomas Coningsby who combined the conventual buildings with the preceptory of the Knights of St John to create the Coningsby Hospital.[3]

The first beds in the Rose Gardens were planted in March 1964, a gift to the City of Hereford from the Hereford and West of England Rose Society to mark its centenary. Over the years, a total of 28 rose beds were planted. As recently as 2006, the roses were glorious – well cared for with pride by gardeners from the Parks, Countryside & Leisure Service of Herefordshire Council. Loss of funding in recent hard times means that many roses have died; others need to be replaced. The rose gardens are being revived in a five-year programme of replanting and tending by volunteers from the community – the Friends of Blackfriars Rose Gardens. Their effort is being aided by Hereford City Council, Herefordshire Council, and many other supporters.[5]

Burials

References
  1. "Blackfriars Priory, Widemarsh Street". Herefordshire Through Time. Herefordshire Council. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  2. "Blackfriars Priory, Widemarsh Street". Herefordshire Through Time. Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  3. Weaver, Phillip (2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Hereforshire. Logaston Press.
  4. Storer, James (1807). The Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet: Containing a Series of Elegant Views of the Most Interesting Objects in Great Britain. proprietors. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  5. The Blackfriars Hereford web site


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