New Romney Priory bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: St. John's Priory St. John's Priory House was built in 1718 on the site of an earlier building. Within its grounds is what survives of the Cistercian Priory of Romney, which is now believed to be a monastic grange or farm. Gargoyles can be seen on the buildings in Ashford Road. Only a tiny part of the original large complex remains. Recorded plaque organisation: New Romney Heritage Trail.

New Romney Priory was a significant Cistercian monastery established in the 12th century, serving as an important religious and agricultural center; today, only fragments remain, including parts believed to be from a monastic grange or farm.