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Drogheda Priory Hospital — St Laurence

Louth Crutched Friars 13th Century dissolved

About This Site

Crutched Friars founded c.1202-1203 by the mayor of Drogheda, lepers transferred from St Mary Magdalen hospital c.1202; dissolved 1540; granted to the Mayor etc of Drogheda 1556

Historical Information

Founded:c.1202-1203
Dissolved:1540
Associated Saints:the mayor of Drogheda
Alternative Names:
  • St Laurence the Martyr