Keldholme Priory

Keldholme Priory was a nunnery in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England. It was established by one of the Robert de Stutvilles in either the reign of Henry I or II. Two graves are visible, built into the wall of the modern Priory, a house built on the site of the nunnery.[1][2][3]

References

  1. A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 1 (Victoria County History, London, 1914).
  2. The story of these can be found at www.thegranthams.co.uk/paul/graves/keldholme.htm
  3. Jennings, B. Yorkshire Monasteries. ISBN 1-85825-105-2.

Coordinates: 54°15′58.9″N 0°54′53.0″W / 54.266361°N 0.914722°W / 54.266361; -0.914722


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