Bolton Priory, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
These are the remains of Bolton Priory. It was founded in 1155 by a community of Augustinian canons. In the early 14th century the priory fell on hard times but recovered. In the late 14th century a programme of rebuilding the church and some domestic buildings took place. It was suppressed in 1539. Following the Dissolution, the bulk of the priory estate was bought by the Clifford family. They had been patrons of the church since 1310. The priory was not immediately demolished. The nave of the church continued in use as the parish church. The corn mill within the precinct was used until the end of the 18th century and some of the cloister buildings were used as houses. The gatehouse was eventually incorporated into the 18th century Bolton Hall.
