Saint-Quentin
Title
Saint-Quentin
Also Known As
Saint-Nicolas-de-Prémontré
Dates
Founded by 1120s; dissolved 1550s
Dedication
Nicolas
Affiliation
Medieval Diocese
Circary
History
A priory dependent on the abbey of Prémontré which was founded on land given to the abbey by the chapter of Saint-Quentin. A number of the order's General Chapter meetings were held there, in 1351, 1499, 1501 and 1508.
The priory was badly damaged during the Battle of Saint-Quentin in 1557, and the community was dissolved. The former priory building was converted into a salt warehouse. Some remains of it still existed in the 19th century.
The priory was badly damaged during the Battle of Saint-Quentin in 1557, and the community was dissolved. The former priory building was converted into a salt warehouse. Some remains of it still existed in the 19th century.
Status
Priory
Reference
Bibliography
Sourmais, G. “Notice historique sur le monastère de St. Nicolas de l’Ordre de Prémontré, dans la ville de St. Quentin.” La Cour d’honneur de Marie 18 (1881): 208.
Image Credit
Detail of Charles Gomart, "Plan de la ville de Saint-Quentin et des opérations du siège en 1557", 2nd edition (1855). Gallica.
Files
Collection
Citation
“Saint-Quentin,” A Premonstratensian Atlas, accessed October 16, 2026, https://yvonneseale.org/atlas/items/show/759.
Geolocation
Item Relations
| This Item | DependentOn | Item: Prémontré |