Yenston Priory

Yenston Priory was a Benedictine priory in Henstridge, Somerset, England.

It was a cell of the Abbey of Sever in Normandy, France. It was founded by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester, who died around 1100 and was also known as Hugh Abrincus,^[1] and Hugh Lupus.^[2] In 1158 the abbey was confirmed by Pope Adrian IV.^[3]

Around 1468 it was granted to Eton College. The buildings had been demolished before 1450.^[1] and later by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset.^[3] After the dissolution of the monasteries the land was held by Sir Thomas Bell.^[1]

Stone from the priory was used to build Monmouth House in the village, and traces of its buildings may remain in the outhouses.^[4] There are also surface marks in surrounding fields, however these may not be from the building itself but from the excavation of stone.^[5]