it is set in the grounds and ruins of the priory of st. martin, which was ransacked by king henry viii as part of his dissolution of the monasteries. the priory gives its name to dover's main railway station which was built on the western part of the priory site. some of the original medieval buildings remain. the 12th century strangers' refectory is still used as an eating hall and for concerts (it is grade ii* listed). the college chapel was originally the priory guesthouse, it was built in the 12th century, it is grade ii* listed.