Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAugustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane

Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane

England
List entry 1021354
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane is a medieval religious house established in Ludlow, Shropshire, during the later medieval period. The friary belonged to the Augustinian order and formed part of Ludlow's significant ecclesiastical landscape, reflecting the town's importance as a market and administrative centre. Little of the original structure survives above ground, though archaeological evidence and documentary records attest to its former presence and function within the medieval urban layout. The site remains of archaeological interest for understanding the religious and economic development of Ludlow during the medieval period.

Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane?

The Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane is a medieval religious house established in Ludlow, Shropshire, during the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021354.

Who is responsible for protecting Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane?

Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Town walls (0.4 km), St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road (0.5 km), Ludford Bridge (0.5 km).

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