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Orford Priory
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Orford Priory was a priory of Premonstratensian canonesses in Stainton le Vale, Lincolnshire, England, and one of nine within the historical county.
The priory of Orford, in Stainton-le-Vale, was probably built some time during the reign of King Henry II by Ralf d'Albini, in honour of the Virgin Mary.
A nun from Orford was excommunicated in 1491 by Bishop Redman for breach of her vow of chastity, her partner being a canon of Newsham.
There were seven nuns and a prioress when the priory was Dissolved in 1539.[1]
The remains of the priory, and Post-medieval house and garden lie immediately south of the now derelict Priory farm.[2]
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