Llanthony Secunda Priory, a 12th century priory in Gloucester, is set to be regenerated to provide education and conferencing facilities.

The priory, rumoured to be the origin of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme, was founded in 1136 by Miles of Gloucester for Augustinian monks. The origin of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme follows an incident during the Siege of Gloucester in the English Civil War. The name is said to refer to a Royalist canon which was installed on the walls of the priory with the aim of breaking the siege. However it misfired and exploded after its first shot.

The Llanthony Secunda Priory Trust proposes the regeneration of Grade I and Grade II-listed buildings at the priory which will include internal and external repairs to the historic buildings bringing them back into use with landscaping and new parking provision.

A decision for approval by Gloucester City Council is expected shortly.

Llanthony Secunda Priory is located Llanthony Road close to the centre of Gloucester.

Details: www.llanthonysecunda.org