the priory and on the banks of the River Derwent. Troops made use of the high wall of the Western Cloister in training with scrambling nets, which they would subsequently use to make their way from the main transport ships into the smaller landing craft during the invasion. Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI visited the priory in secret to monitor preparations, an indication of Kirkham's significance as a training ground. Further reading English Heritage Listed Buildings text References External links Kirkham priory Priory Portal Visitor information: English Heritage Monasteries in North Yorkshire Churches in North Yorkshire English Heritage sites in North Yorkshire Ruins in North Yorkshire 1120s establishments in England Religious organizations established in the 1120s Grade I listed churches in North Yorkshire Christian monasteries established in the 12th century Augustinian monasteries in England Grade I listed monasteries Grade I listed ruins Church ruins in England