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List of monastic houses in Greater Manchester

List of monastic houses in Greater Manchester

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The following is a list of the monastic houses in Greater Manchester, England.

List of monastic houses in Greater Manchester is located in Greater Manchester
Gorton Monastery
Gorton Monastery
Kersal Priory
Kersal Priory
Marland Grange (approx: loc. unknown)
Marland Grange (approx: loc. unknown)
Warburton Priory
Warburton Priory
Locations of monastic houses in Greater Manchester

Alien houses are included, as are smaller establishments such as cells and notable monastic granges (particularly those with resident monks), and also camerae of the military orders of monks (Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller). Monastic hospitals are included where they had the status or function of an abbey, priory, or preceptor/commandery.

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Locations with names in italics indicate possible duplication (misidentification with another location) or non-existent foundations (either erroneous reference or proposed foundation never implemented) or ecclesiastical establishments with a monastic name but lacking actual monastic connection.

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EH English Heritage
LT Landmark Trust
NT National Trust
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    References

    1. [1]
      "The Monastery, Manchester".
    2. [2]
      Historic England. "KERSAL CELL (45104)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 10 October 2015.
    3. [3]
      Historic England. "MARLAND GRANGE (1307757)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 10 October 2015.
    4. [4]
      Historic England. "WARBURTON PRIORY (73115)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 10 October 2015.
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