White Ladies Priory

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White Ladies Priory, once the Priory of St Leonard at Brewood, was an English priory of Augustinian canonesses, now in ruins, in Shropshire, in the parish of Boscobel, some eight miles northwest of Wolverhampton, near Junction 3 of the M54 motorway. Dissolved in 1536, it became famous for its role in the escape of Charles II of England after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The name 'White Ladies' refers to the canonesses who lived there and who wore white religious habits. ()

Established: XII centuryCoordinates: 52°39'57"N, 2°15'30"W

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Shackerley LnTF11 9JB EnglandUnited Kingdom

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+44 370 333 1181

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White Ladies Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boscobel House, Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Weston Park, Royal Oak.

0.8 miNE
Farm, Historical place, Museum
Boscobel House, Cannock
21 min walk • Nestled in the serene setting of Bishops Wood, England, Boscobel House stands as a testament to British history and a hidden gem for tourists visiting Cannock. This charming building, rich in character and stories of the past, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the...
2.7 miSW
Museum
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shifnal
69 min walk • The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, located in Cosford in Shropshire, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force in particular.
1.8 miNW
Lavish country house and renowned gardens
Weston Park
47 min walk • Weston Park is a country house in Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire, England, set in more than 1,000 acres of park landscaped by Capability Brown. The park is located 10 miles north-west of Wolverhampton, and 8 miles north-east of Telford, close to the border with Shropshire.
0.8 miNE
Tree
Royal Oak
20 min walk • The Royal Oak is the English oak tree within which the future King Charles II of England hid to escape the Roundheads following the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The tree was in Boscobel Wood, which was part of the park of Boscobel House.
3.1 miN
Church
St Mary's Church
79 min walk • St. Mary's Church, Blymhill is an Anglican church in the village of Blymhill, Staffordshire, England. The building, which is a Grade I listed building, was constructed in the 14th century and restored and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries.
2.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Chillington Hall
61 min walk • Chillington Hall is a Georgian country house near Brewood, Staffordshire, England, four miles northwest of Wolverhampton. It is the residence of the Giffard family. The Grade I listed house was designed by Francis Smith in 1724 and John Soane in 1785. The park and lake were landscaped by Capability Brown.
4.6 miS
Church
St Mary's Church
117 min walk • St Mary's Church, Patshull, is a redundant Anglican church in the parish of Pattingham and Patshull, Staffordshire, England, and is situated near Patshull Hall.
3.5 miNE
Bridge
Stretton Aqueduct
89 min walk • Stretton Aqueduct is a short cast iron canal aqueduct between Stretton and Brewood, and near to Belvide Reservoir, in south Staffordshire, England.
3.6 miE
Town
Brewood
93 min walk • One of the town's most notable landmarks is the picturesque St. Mary and St. Chad Church, a stunning example of medieval architecture that dates back to the 12th century. The church's impressive spire and intricate stained glass windows make it a must-see for history...
2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Donington and Albrighton
56 min walk • Donington and Albrighton is a local nature reserve being a valuable site for wildlife and recreation in Shropshire, it has a historical reference as it is the site of St Cuthberts Well which was believed to hold powers to cure the blind.
3.8 miSE
Village, Area
Codsall, Wolverhampton
96 min walk • Codsall is a large village in the South Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England. It is situated 4.5 miles northwest of the city of Wolverhampton and 13 miles west-southwest of Telford. It forms part of the boundary of the Staffordshire-West Midlands County border, although along with Perton it is built-up around Wolverhampton.