Bessingby, The Village 1886
Photo ref:
18017
Photo ref:
18017
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One mile inland is the church of St Mary, which includes the nave of the Augustinian priory founded here in 1119 by Walter de Gant. It was saved from destruction at the Dissolution as it was already in use as a parish church. The Bayle Gate across the green, built in 1388, was at various times a courtroom, barracks, a prison and finally a school.
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