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Greyfriars Franciscan friary is a medieval religious house located in Norfolk, England, founded in the thirteenth century as part of the Franciscan expansion across England. The friary followed the observance of the Franciscan order, which emphasised poverty and pastoral care within urban and rural communities. Like many English friaries, Greyfriars experienced significant disruption during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century under Henry VIII, after which its buildings and lands were appropriated or demolished. The site today preserves archaeological evidence of its medieval occupation, contributing to understanding of Franciscan settlement patterns and monastic life in late medieval Norfolk.
Greyfriars Franciscan friary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017910. View the official record →
Greyfriars Franciscan friary is a medieval religious house located in Norfolk, England, founded in the thirteenth century as part of the Franciscan expansion across England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017910.
Greyfriars Franciscan friary is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017910.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street (0.1 km), Nos 6, 7 and 8, Row 111, South Quay (0.2 km), Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay (0.2 km).
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