The Augustinian priory of St Mary Merton, Surrey - Pat Miller

Excavations 1976-90 at the priory of St Mary Merton revealed
much about the layout and development of this monastery from the
12th century to the Dissolution. Founded on its present site
beside the Wandle river, c 11.3km south-west of London, in 1117,
Merton was one of the most influential of all the English houses
of regular canons, and was much favoured by Henry III. Of
particular interest are the monastic infirmary complex - hall,
chapel, cloister and ancillary buildings - and the large number
(700+) of burials excavated from the external cemetery, church,
cloister and chapter house.