The Grey Friars of Canterbury, 1224 to 1538

'The Grey Friars of Canterbury, 1224 to 1538' is a detailed historical study written to commemorate the seven-hundredth anniversary of the arrival of the Franciscan order in England. Author Charles Cotton provides an authoritative account of the Friars Minor, tracing their journey from their initial settlement in the 13th century through to the eventual dissolution of their house during the 16th century. This work offers a comprehensive look at the spiritual, social, and administrative evolution of the order within the significant ecclesiastical landscape of Canterbury.In addition to the chronological history of the community, the book features a dedicated examination of the architectural and archaeological remains of the friary. By blending archival research with physical observations of the site, Cotton recreates the environment of medieval monastic life. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in British history, monasticism, and the ecclesiastical heritage of one of England’s most historic cities. It provides valuable insights into the legacy of the Grey Friars and their enduring impact on the religious and cultural development of medieval England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.