Plaque

Holywell Priory

Inscription

This area formed part of Holywell Priory, founded 1152/8, dissolved 1539, named after a holy well. Bounded by Curtain Road, Holywell Lane, Bateman Row & Shoreditch High Street.
London Borough of Hackney

Site: Holywell Priory (1 memorial)

EC2, Curtain Road, 98, Morrell House

The front gable is decorated with the date of the building: 1883.

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Holywell Priory

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Holywell Priory

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Holywell Priory

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Hackney Council

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