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Dundalk Priory Hospital

πŸ“ Louth β›ͺ Crutched Friars πŸ“… 12th Century πŸ›οΈ dissolved

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Possible hospital founded 1160, possibly granted to a de Verdon before 1189; Crutched Friars, brethren and sisters founded before 1189? (during the reign of King John) by Nicholas de Verdon,…

Possible hospital founded 1160, possibly granted to a de Verdon before 1189; Crutched Friars, brethren and sisters founded before 1189? (during the reign of King John) by Nicholas de Verdon, or (at the end of the reign of Henry II) by Bertram de Verdon; dissolved1539, surrendered by Prior Patrick Galtrym, with the consent of the convent, 23 November 1539 (or 23 November 1540); held by Henry Draycott during the reign of Queen Mary until surrendered it 12 September 1557

Historical Information

Founded: before 1189
Dissolved: 1539
Associated Saints: Nicholas de Verdon, or Bertram de Verdon
Alternative Names:
  • St Leonard
  • Dun-dealgan
  • Dun-delca
  • Srathbaile
  • Stradbhaile
  • Stradvalle
  • Traigh-bhaile-duine-dealgan