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EXPERIENCE OUR HERITAGE

A significant amount of the ancient fabric of the town remains, much of it forming the internal structure of modern buildings and thus hidden from external view. There is no doubt, however, that visitors to Dunstable will find much to remind them of the town's heritage...

The Priory Church
The Priory Church of St Peter, built in the 12th Century by Augustinian Canons under the patronage of Henry I
Priory Gardens
Priory Gardens, originally the courtyard to the Priory
Norman King/Old Palace Lodge
Norman King/Old Palace Lodge Complex with origins in the 12th Century.

Cross
Modern representation of the cross erected by Edward I to denote one of the resting places of Queen Eleanor's cortege

Archway
Archway, original entrance to the White Horse Inn, a favourite 'Out of Town' residence of Henry VIII

The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head, 16th Century, formerly a hospice - now a local Inn

Dunstable High Street
Typical view of the modern Dunstable High Street - one of five major shopping areas.

 

 


 
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