Forest of Dean FHT Forum - The Priory, Proberts Barn Lane

The Priory, Proberts Barn Lane (reply)

slowhands — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:52:03 +0000

90% sure it is

The Priory, Proberts Barn Lane (reply)

probsy4 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:24:06 +0000

Is the building still standing today?

The Priory, Proberts Barn Lane (reply)

slowhands — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:31:49 +0000

...also on Proberts Barn Lane , Proberts Barn up above Lydbrook mill and Iron works. :-)

now we find the address for Priory

The Priory, Proberts Barn Lane, Lydbrook GL17 9NE

and its starting to tie together
and so to a small view of the Priory standing in the foreground of the Viaduct.

http://www.sungreen.co.uk/Lydbrook/LydbrookViaduct.htm

Lidbrook Farm The Priory

probsy4 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:30:12 +0000

Does anyone have a photo of the above builing, information or history. The information below was taken from Wikilpedia.

The Priory
The oldest surviving building in Lydbrook is today known as The Priory, which in fact had never been a Priory, but was originally known as Lidbrook Farm. Once the home of the Probert family. The architectural design requires a date in the mid-1500s for this building, owing to the close timbered framework when oak was more plentiful, as opposed to square timbered style of the later period. There is a secret room in this building and claims for tunnels extending from Courtfield and the Anchor Inn. A Priest hole has been argued for, but smuggling has been suggested as an alternative. The house is also reputed to be haunted.

Thanks

Dave Probert