There were three nunneries in Devon in the medieval period and they survived until Henry VIII’s suppression of all the religious houses. Two belonged to the Augustinian order (Canonsleigh Abbey near Burlescombe and Cornworthy Priory near Totnes) and one was a Benedictine house (St Katherine’s Priory at Polsloe). This illustrated talk will look at the life of those houses from their foundation until the dissolution. It will also discuss what remains of them for the visitor today.
Ticket price includes complimentary drinks and refreshments.
Doors open at 6pm for 6:30 start.
Image Copyright: British Library, Yates Thompson 11, fol. 6v showing mass and a procession, Northern France, c. 1290
Directions
St Nicholas Priory is on Mint Lane with walking access from Fore Street or Bartholomew Street West.
The nearest car park is Mary Arches Street, which is a five-minute walk. Exeter Central railway station is a ten-minute walk. The bus station is a 15-minute walk with many buses stopping on the High Street which is ten minutes away.
Access
Unfortunately, due to the nature of this historic building, there is no wheelchair access for our upstairs rooms.
Facilities
Our outdoor toilet block can be made available on request.
If you have any questions or concerns about your visit please email [email protected]