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21 The Mint Open Day
Rescued and restored refectory wing of 11th century St Nicholas Priory. Whole House and Courtyard Garden open 11am to 4pm. Entrance free.
No 21 The Mint represents the former Refectory wing of the llth Century Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas founded on the authority of William the Conqueror. It was a high single storey dining hall open to the roof, but with the Eastern end, on the other side of a timber and plaster partition, arranged in two or three storeyed chambers.
The Priory consisted of four ranges around a square, roofed cloister walkway, with a central garth (garden) The great Priory church occupied the South side and the West range comprised the Prior's chamber, splendid Guest hall etc and a large kitchen, which also served the adjoining Refectory in the North range. The monks lived, worked and prayed here for 450 years, with building and re-building continuing throughout, as funds permitted. Much of what we see today dates from their major re-building of the 15th century.
Dates
May opening 24/05/2008 - 26/05/2008
Monday 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
July opening 12/07/2008 - 13/07/2008
Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
September opening 11/09/2008 - 14/09/2008
Thursday 11:00 - 16:00
Friday 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Free | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Mint Lane is a small lane lying between Fore St and Bartholomew Street West.
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