The remaining walls and gateway entrances of a medieval friary - its existence first threatened by coastal erosion, then by Henry VIII. Not a lot left but a few scenic ruins.

Gimble Thoroughfare

August 16, 2022

If you walk through the main gate and keep going to the cliff you'll discover the last remaining grave from the friary Church that has long since gone.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Dunwich, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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