Berwick Greyfriars (Berwick upon Tweed)
The Franciscan Friary was founded at Berwick in, or about, 1231, by Alexander II. 'It may have been one of the three or four houses of friars near Berwick reported as still standing in 1539/40'. (1)
The location of this monastery is unknown. (2)
Probably founded by Alexander II in 1231 who gave land to build a convent, church and other buildings. Church dedicated 1244. The farm of the chapel is recorded as located on the 'Grene' called house of Friars Minor. 1562 survey and 1564 map show only the west side of Greens built up, so friary possibly on that side. (3)
The Army Plea Roll of 1296 includes the following description of Matthew de Forneys' visit to Berwick who dismounted his horse '..at the gate next to the (house of the) friars minors..'. Other evidence from 1314 indicates the gateway being situated between the present location of the Bell Tower (NT95SE 34) and Lord's Mount (NT95SE 3). (4)
The location of this monastery is unknown. (2)
Probably founded by Alexander II in 1231 who gave land to build a convent, church and other buildings. Church dedicated 1244. The farm of the chapel is recorded as located on the 'Grene' called house of Friars Minor. 1562 survey and 1564 map show only the west side of Greens built up, so friary possibly on that side. (3)
The Army Plea Roll of 1296 includes the following description of Matthew de Forneys' visit to Berwick who dismounted his horse '..at the gate next to the (house of the) friars minors..'. Other evidence from 1314 indicates the gateway being situated between the present location of the Bell Tower (NT95SE 34) and Lord's Mount (NT95SE 3). (4)
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