The Priory Centre at night
The town of St. Neots grew up around a Benedictine Priory that was re-built in the early 11 th century. It replaced a small Anglo-Saxon monastery at Eynesbury in which were housed the bones of Saint Neot, a revered Cornish monk who died around 875.
The Priory Centre stands on the banks of the River Great Ouse that was a significant means of communication, trade and transport from those early times and which was greatly improved for trade from the 17 th century. It stands on a historic site which has included a Bell Foundry and a Brewery.
The Market Square has enjoyed a market charter since 1137 and today the area bustles with activity, markets and entertainment. The Priory Centre, situated just 200 yards from the Town Square , contributes much to the leisure and economic fabric of this, the largest town in Cambridgeshire, and it's situation by the river and adjacent parkland underlines the attractiveness of the area.
There is more information on the St. Neots Town Council website.