Prior Manor, Corbridge.

[NY 98836484] Prior Manor. (1)

'The Prior Manor would then be in existence early or mid-14th century, for in 1334 William de Kendal was Prior of Hexham, and was ordained sub-deacon of Corbridge, by the Bishop of Carlisle. Here is possibly the county or occasional residence of the Priors of Hexham, and the house now occupied by Mr Thomas Bell, which is a very old one, is stated to have been the residence of the Priors, and is called the 'Priors Manor House'. (2)

The Prior's Manor, in existence in 1334, has long been divided into two small houses. 'The part that was supposed to be the oldest has been renovated and re-roofed, but the other part has still the old doorway and window above.' (3)

'Prior Manor House' and 'Prior Cottage', are the names of the now two separate buildings which formerly constituted one - the 'Prior Manor House'. (4)

The western portion of this building has been pierced with modern windows, but retains the original doorway. The cottage, on the east, still has the early mullioned windows, but a modern porch has been added to the south entrance. The whole building has been renovated and is in a good state of preservation. See Illustrations Card. (5)

Not an outstanding example. (6)

Old Prior Manor and Prior Manor Cottage, Stagshaw Road (east side). Grade II listed buildings. Pair of mid 17th century houses, with earlier fabric in the cottage. 18th and 19th century alterations. Also known as Prior Mains. Formerly Corbridge Rectory, held in the medieval period by Carlisle Priory. (7)

The rectory of Corbridge was held by the prior and convent, and subsequently by the dean and chapter, of Carlisle. The two principal tenements in the rectory lands were the rectory house (called Prior Mains or Prior Manor) and the Hill. The rectory house stood at the north west angle of the old town [Corbridge]. (8)

Old Prior Manor is the former rectory. The earliest architectural features are 17th century and include several fireplaces. (9)