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Landscape record TR 06 SW 1419 - Davington Priory, Faversham
Summary
Davington Priory has 1.25 hectares (3 acres) of garden and grounds associated with the Benedictine Priory which dates from 1153.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0103 6169 (198m by 198m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
Davington Priory has 1.25 hectares (3 acres) of garden and grounds associated with the Benedictine Priory which dates from 1153. The priory and grounds were restored in 1848 by Thomas Willement, a stained glass artist. Much of Willement's work remains incorporated into a garden shelter and octagonal summer house.
The priory was founded as a Benedictine nunnery in 1153. (1)
<1> Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS), 2005, Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org) (Website). SKE16061.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16061 Website: Parks and Gardens Data Services Limited (PGDS). 2005. Parks and Gardens UK (www.parksandgardens.org).
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Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 12:28PM