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What is a priory close?

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A priory was a place that housed members of a religious order in the Catholic Church. The Priory Close referred to the totality of building involved in that accomodation - the dining hall, wash rooms, sleeping quarters etc.

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A priory close is a term used to refer to the area surrounding a priory, which is a monastery governed by a prior or prioress. It typically includes the buildings and land directly associated with the priory.

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