ReiGatePrioryMuseum.org.uk
Title
Reigate Priory Museum
Description
Reigate Priory, a Grade I listed building, is a set in 65 acres of open parkland, with gardens, lake and waterfowl and good recreational facilities.
The Priory was originally founded before 1200 and was converted to a mansion in Tudor times following the Dissolution of the Monastries. In June 1541 Henry VIII granted the Manor and Priory of Reigate to Lord William Howard, uncle of Catherine Howard, Henry's fifth wife.
A stone fireplace was built into the north wall of the great hall with the Howard arms carved in the pointed arch, a lion rampant carved at each corner. On the outside a hugh chimney stack was constructed with three Tudor brick chimneys.
Languages
English
