Leeds Priory

Priory of St. Mary and St. Nicholas, Leeds
(Leeds Abbey)
Location within Kent
Monastery information
Established1119
Disestablished1539
Dedicated toSt Mary and St Nicholas
DioceseRochester
People
Important associated figuresRobert de Crevequer
Site
LocationLeeds, Kent
Coordinates51°14′50″N 0°36′40″E / 51.24722°N 0.61111°E / 51.24722; 0.61111
Grid referenceTQ 823 530
Visible remainsNone
Other informationSite obliterated by the building of a mansion, itself demolished in the 18th century.

Leeds Priory, also known as Leeds Abbey, was a priory in Leeds, Kent, England, that was founded in 1119 and dissolved in 1539. A mansion was later built on the site of the priory; it was demolished in the late 18th century. The site of the former priory is a scheduled monument.

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