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2 unusual facts about Franciscan friary


Franciscan Friary, Southampton

There were several other springs supplying water to the friary; these were located in the The Polygon, Southampton area, but no traces remain above ground.

Gråbrødretorv

Gråbrødretorv takes its name from a Franciscan friary, which was located at the site from 1238 to 1530 when it was demolished.



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Ancient Diocese of Ribe

In the city of Ribe there were also the Benedictine nunnery of St. Nicholas (founded before 1215), a Franciscan friary and the Dominican St. Catherine's Priory, both dating from 1259, a hospital of the Holy Ghost and a commandery of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, both dating from about 1300.

Leineschloss

The first building on the site was a Franciscan friary, constructed in about 1300, which was abandoned in 1533 after the Protestant Reformation.

Marischal College

The College was constructed on the site of a medieval Franciscan Friary, disused after the Reformation.

Robertson, New South Wales

The building sold again in 1947 and became, St Anthony's College, a Franciscan friary