This Augustinian priory in Shropshire was founded in the early 12th century, the earliest grant of land to the priory recorded is from 1136CE. The priory was built in a wood clearing near to Watling Street. Later, the village of Wombridge was formed on priory lands. Now this is part of the modern settlement of Telford.
The priory was never a rich one though was thought to have been generally well run. It did not stop the priory being dissolved in 1536. The priory church is reported to have still been in existence in the 17th century where it was used as a coach house but the other buildings were demolished and plundered for stone.
A new church, St Mary & St Leonard (the priory being dedicated to St Leonard) was built on the site of the priory ruins. The remains of the priory can still be seen in the churchyard.
