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The ruin of Gisborough Priory, Guisborough, North Yorkshire (now Redcar and Cleveland), England. Founded in 1119 CE, the Augustinian priory was closed as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries introduced by Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE).
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Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2020, May 11). Gisborough Priory. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12221/gisborough-priory/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Gisborough Priory." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 11, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12221/gisborough-priory/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Gisborough Priory." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 May 2020. Web. 01 Apr 2023.
