What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Greyfriars Tower. This late C14 lantern tower stood over the central crossing of the C13 Franciscan Priory Church on this sit c.1230-1538. The Greyfriars attracted academics and wealthy patrons. It was retained as a shipmark for the harbour when the priory was dismantled and its stones reused in the town. Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Kings Lynn Trinity.
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- Jonathan Thacker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stephen Richards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- N Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jo and Steve Turner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Salmon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Michael Dibb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Croft, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tony Bennett, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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