Barnwell Priory

The only surviving parts are 13th-century claustral building, which is a Grade II* listed,[1] and remnants found in the walls, cellar and gardens of Abbey House.

The Liber Memorandorum Ecclesie de Bernewelle (the Book of Things to do with Barnwell) says that Picot's wife, Hugolina, had been gravely ill and vowed that if she recovered, she would found a religious house.

These lands increased by donations from local landowners, and over time the priory itself grew in size and strength until there were 30 canons in residence.

Having an active scriptorium, well-stocked library and, because of its role as landlord, plenty of business for attorneys, Barnwell seems to have helped the early University of Cambridge become established.

[10] The priory was dissolved on 11 November 1538 as part of the general Dissolution of the Monasteries and granted to Anthony Brown c.1546 and Edward, Lord Clinton c.1552.