Greyfriars, Bristol
Greyfriars, in Bristol, England, was a Franciscan friary. The name Greyfriars derived from the grey robes worn by the friars. It was founded at some time before 1234, within the town walls and then moved to Lewin's Mead in 1250. The site included extensive gardens surrounded by a stone wall. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, the premises were leased to the town council in 1541, who desired to use the stone to make repairs to the town walls, and the harbour facilities. In succeeding centuries many different uses have been made of the site, which is currently occupied by an office block and part of Bristol Dental School.
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Marlborough Street, Bristol Kingsdown
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N 51.458098 ° | E -2.595649 ° |
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Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
Marlborough Street
BS1 3NW Bristol, Kingsdown
England, United Kingdom
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