The Friary

Plaque numbers 01 and 79 can be found at this location.







Plaque Number 01

Plaque Location

The plaque is on the wall of Windover House (nos. 22–24) St Ann Street, SP1 2DR.
The O/S grid position is SU 14661 East 29637 North.

Plaque Text

Acquired by William Windover, Merchant, in 16th century.
Richard II and Queen Ann feasted the Franciscan Friars Minor here in 1393.
Plaque presented by Salisbury Chamber of Commerce

Further Plaque Details

Windover House (nos. 22–24) contains the roof of a medieval hall and solar range,
but was considerably remodelled in the early 17th century and later.

Plaque Photograph


William Windover



Portrait of William Windover

There is a fine portrait of William Windover in Salisbury Guildhall next to the market place.

William Windover's portrait





Plaque Number 79

Plaque Location

The plaque can be found on the building called Friary Court on the road called "The Friary". This road can be found by going straight on (slightly left) where Brown Street meets St Ann Street.
The O/S grid position is SU 14654 East 29692 North.

Plaque Text

In about 1225 Franciscan Friars
established a religious house
near this place. It was
dissolved in 1538
in the reign of Henry VIII.

Further Plaque Details


Plaque Photograph


Franciscan Friars





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