Gracedieu
Community ID:
969
Alternate Names:
S. Mary and Holy Trinity, or Grace Dieu
Town:
Lincoln
Diocese:
Lincoln
Region:
Leiceistershire
Corporate Status:
Priory
Dedication:
Holy Trinity and S. Mary
Date Founded:
1239
Date Terminated:
1538
Religious Order:
Augustinian
Rule:
Augustinian
Foundation Information:
Founded as a dependency of Carlow and Grace Dieu.
Population Counts:
There were 16 nuns in 1377, 14 in 1440. After surrender the prioress and 15 nuns received pensions.
Incorporated Communities:
A hospital for 12 poor was attached Grace Dieu.
Income:
In 1535 the net income of the priory was over 92 pounds.
Secondary Sources:
Miscellaneous Information:
foundation date: 1235-41 (needs verification)
Admin. Notes:
Foundation dates in miscellaneous information lists 1235-41; Field says 1239 - go with that?
Contributors:
WRL Project
Date Started:
1239
Date Finished:
1538
Length:
554
