Kersal Priory

Kersal Priory is located in Greater Manchester
Kersal Priory
Kersal Priory
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Approximate locations of Kersal Priory, Manchester.

Kersal Priory in the township of Kersal,[1] also known as St Leornards, classed as an Alien priory or hermitage, was populated by Cluniac monks. The priory was dependent on Lenton in Nottinghamshire. Founded between 1145 and 1453, it was granted title by Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester sometime after 1143, became denizen independent from 1392, and was dissolved in 1538. One of the buildings, Kersal Cell, is still extant; a Grade II* listed building,[2] it is now a private residence.

  1. ^ "Kersal Priory or Kersal Cell". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Kersal Cell (1386144)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 May 2024.