White Ladies Priory, Shropshire
N 52° 39.947 W 002° 15.502
30U E 550154 N 5835350
The ruins of an Augustine nunnery and the site of a hiding place for Charles II
Waymark Code: WM6MJH
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/21/2009
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The true name of White Ladies is The Priory of St. Leonard's at Brewood.
It was founded at the end of the twelfth century for St. Augustine nuns who wore undyed habits (hence "white ladies").
It has a strong connection with nearby Boscobel House.
In the seventeenth century it had a large timber framed house built on the site of the nunnery. It was here that Charles II first stayed after his defeat at Worcester and later famously hid at Boscobel House nearby. The house at White Ladies has long since gone but the remains of the nunnery and medieval church are still visible.
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Property Address:
Shropshire
Property maintained by:: English Heritage
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