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Christchurch Priory Church in Dorset

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It is thought that Christchurch Priory was founded in Thuinam by King Cynegils of Wessex (who was baptised in 635 AD) as a base for his work in the area.

There were good communication with a fine harbour and the confluence of the River Stour and Avon which in the latter case was navigable as far as Salisbury.

There was almost certainly a church in the 9th century and was included in King Alfred's list of fortified boroughs. The Doomsday book recalls that there was a priory here in the reign of King Edward the Confessor.

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Click to visit www.christchurchpriory.org www.christchurchpriory.org

address: Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU

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Opening Times

Summer: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Winter: 9:30am - 4:00pm

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Free, although suggested donations of £3.00 per adult, 50p per Student will help towards the £600 daily running costs.

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