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Late Medieval (1398-1485)

1398-1485

Launceston Priory was established in the 12th century, and became one of the wealthiest in Cornwall.

Robert Londe (d.

Later medieval Bristol was one of England’s three largest cities, and its most important provincial port, so it is not surprising that it attracted

 The National Archive, E179/113/103: 1440 grant of Alien Subsidy, Bristol return dated 27 July 1441 (extract)

This Church was the home church of Josiah Tucker when he was a Curate and Rector. He later became Dean of Gloucester.

All Saints Church dates from around the early 12th century and has been enlarged and altered over successive centuries, most notably: 15th century

This large Church of England church is a very fine example of how a church can be enlarged and supported by a very wealthy congregation. Some membe

Withypool font

St Andrew's Church, Withypool

Brushford church, Lutyens chapel

Winsford Church of St Mary Magdalene This church is of Norman origin with a 13th-century chancel whose restored roof contains the

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