#Llanthony Priory.#--This was formerly an Augustinian convent, with a church attached, founded by Milo, Earl of Hereford, in 1136. It was founded as an asylum for the convenience of the priory in Monmouthshire of the same name, which was so liable to be harried and pillaged by the Welsh. This priory was dissolved in 1539. The church was finally destroyed to make way for the Ship Canal. Some remains exist in a farm, of which the masonry is good. A gateway, in the Perpendicular style, still survives. [Illustration: The Old Judges' House. Westgate St. Ed Burrow 1894] #St. Oswald's Priory.#--In 909 the Princess Elfleda caused the canonised relics of King Oswald to be removed and richly entombed at Gloucester. She also founded a college for secular priests, but later on it was converted into a priory for regular canons. (Refounded 1153.) Attached to this priory was a chapel dedicated to St. Catherine, which, after the dissolution of the priory, served for a parish church until its destruction in the siege in 1643. On this site the present Church of St. Catherine was built in 1867-69. The #Grey Friars# (or College of Friars minor, or Franciscans).--This building formerly stood at the east end of the Church of St. Mary de Crypt. The #White Friars# (or College of Carmelites).--This building, which was situated without Lower Northgate Street, was founded by Queen Eleanor. In the time of Elizabeth the college was converted into a house of correction. During the siege in 1643, it was used as a fortress. Portions of it remain incorporated with private houses. The #Black Friars# (or College of Friars, Preachers).--This college was established by Henry III. in 1237. Remains of the building are still to be seen on the south side of the thoroughfare called Blackfriars. The college was dissolved in 1538. #St. Mary de Lode# (or St. Mary before the Abbey Gate) stands on the site of a Roman temple. The tower and chancel are all that remain of the original church, the rest being very disappointing, having been built in 1826. The low square tower formerly had a lofty spire, which was destroyed by a storm. The interior of the church has been lately restored. The pulpit is a very fine specimen of carving. In the chancel is a tomb which used to be pointed out as that of Lucius, the first British Christian King. #St. John the Baptist# (in Northgate Street).--The original church is supposed to have been founded by King Athelstan. The present building was built in 1734, the tower being all that is left of the old church. The communion plate was presented in 1659 by Sir Thomas Rich. #St. Mary de Crypt# (in Southgate Street) is well worth inspection. It has two crypts--hence its name. The church is Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular, and was built by Robert Chichester, Bishop of Exeter, 1138-1155. It is cruciform in shape, and, though much restored, of great interest.