Launde Priory
Launde Priory is a former Augustinian priory in Leicestershire, England. Its successor Launde Abbey is used as a conference and retreat centre by the Church of England dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.
The remains of Laude Priory were incorporated into the chapel of the newly constructed manor house known as Launde Abbey | |
Location within Leicestershire | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Augustinian Canons Regular |
| Established | c.1119 |
| Disestablished | 1538 |
| Dedicated to | St John the Baptist |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Richard and Maud Basset |
| Site | |
| Coordinates | 52.630971°N 0.82371°W |
| Visible remains | Incorporated into the chapel of Launde Abbey Manor House. |
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