Robert of Knaresborough

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Robert of Knaresborough (St. Robert)(b. c1160 d. 24 September 1218) was a hermit who lived in a cave by the River Nidd, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. He was a local man by the name of Robert Flower (or Robert Fleur), the son of a mayor of York. He lived in various places in the vicinity of Knaresborough before taking up residence in a cave by the river Nidd (then known as St. Giles' Priory). It is said that King John visited him and Trinitarian friars also venerated him [1]. Towards the end of his life, pilgrims flocked to see Robert to seek spiritual guidance and to be healed of physical ailments[2].

Today the cave, carved into a limestone cliff, can still be visited by the public. A small chapel and evidence of a small living area are all that remain. At St. Matthew's Church, Morley, Derbyshire, there is a stained glass window depicting a scene from the life of St. Robert.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dr. Maurice Turner A Brief History of Knaresborough 1990
  2. ^ Harrogate Borough Council [1]

[edit] External links

  • Knaresborough Online[2]