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Leez Priory, Great Leighs, Essex: courtyard entrance of the Outer Gatehouse

RIBA Ref No RIBA38981
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityGreat Leighs
Subject Date1540
Image Date1965
ViewExterior
StyleTudor
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/ENG/3667 (ES11010)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectBrickwork ; Arches ; Towers ; Gateways ; Country houses ; Doors
NOTES: The Augustinian priory was founded in the late 12th century and was dissolved in 1536, when it passed to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich and Earl of Warwick. He demolished most of the priory buildings and built himself a brick mansion on the site.
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