The dissolution of the monasteries was a process initiated by King Henry VIII of England between 1536 and 1541, where he disbanded the established religious houses (monasteries, priories, convents, and friaries) in England, Wales, and Ireland. This involved seizing their assets, including their land and wealth. The dissolution was driven by Henry's desire to break with the Catholic Church, gain control of the Church's wealth, and secure his own power.
Part of the National Archives, Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries maps the many religious establishments that were suppressed and dissolved. For each, the map provides the Town, County, Order, Type, Members, Year of Dissolution and Net Income in 1535.
One example is the Harrold Priory. Town - Harrold ; County - Bedfordshire ; Order - Augustinian ; Type - Austin Friars ; Members - Canonesses ; Year of Dissolution - 1536 ; Net income - 40.
The website covers religious establishments in England and Wales. It does not extend to Ireland.
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