Carmelite Friary (Berwick upon Tweed)
The Carmelite Friary at Berwick is said to have been founded by Sir John Gray in 1270. (1)
Named in late 15th century poem by Dunbar. Recorded c.1539 six burgage plots in Berwick belonging to 'the chapel by Nesse'. A second document relating to the dissolution names this as property of Carmelites. 1562 survey records a property that 'was parcell of the late Friaries of the Nesse'. Location suggested as west side of Palace Street near the junction of Oil Mill Lane. (2)
Excavations at Palace Green in 2001 found structural remains that may be associated with the friary.
Named in late 15th century poem by Dunbar. Recorded c.1539 six burgage plots in Berwick belonging to 'the chapel by Nesse'. A second document relating to the dissolution names this as property of Carmelites. 1562 survey records a property that 'was parcell of the late Friaries of the Nesse'. Location suggested as west side of Palace Street near the junction of Oil Mill Lane. (2)
Excavations at Palace Green in 2001 found structural remains that may be associated with the friary.
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EVALUATION, Palace Green, Berwick-upon-Tweed 2001; PRE-CONSTRUCT ARCHAEOLOGY
TRIAL TRENCH, Land at Palace Green, Berwick 2001
TRIAL TRENCH, Land at Palace Green, Berwick 2001
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