The monastery was founded in about 1270 but was mostly demolished in the 16th Century
COTSWOLD ARCHAEOLOGY
A "long-lost" medieval monastery has been discovered by archaeologists in Gloucester city centre.
The remains of the 13th Century Carmelite friary have been found beneath a demolished multi-storey car park.
Historians knew roughly where Whitefriars had stood, but its exact location was a mystery.
The dig, ahead of redevelopment work as part of the regeneration of the city's King's Quarter, took place in July.
City archaeologist Andrew Armstrong said it was "very exciting" finally to reveal the exact location of "this long-lost friary".
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