Dartford Priory

Dartford Manor Gatehouse, in October 2012

Dartford Priory was a Dominican Nunnery, located in Dartford, Kent. When Henry VIII suppressed the monasteries, he took Dartford Priory for himself, establishing it as a Royal Palace.[1] Between 1541–1544 the former ecclesiastical buildings were converted to become a manor house.[2][3]

  1. ^ Thurley, Simon. "Dartford | Royal Palaces | An Encyclopedia of British Royal Palaces and Royal Builders". Royal Palaces. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  2. ^ "The Manor Gatehouse". A Kentish Ceremony. Kent County Council. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. ^ Howard Colvin, The History of the King's Works, 4:2 (London: HMSO, 1982), pp. 68–74.