Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAugustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School

Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School

England
List entry 1020015
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England
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Overview

History & significance

King's School is a site in Somerset containing the remains of an Augustinian priory and later abbey, with associated earthworks including a pillow mound. The priory was established during the medieval period and subsequently developed into an abbey, representing an important religious settlement within the county. The surviving physical remains include structural elements of the monastic buildings and earthwork features typical of medieval institutional sites. The pillow mound, a linear earthwork of uncertain function, indicates the complex land use patterns associated with the establishment and its surrounding estate.

Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School?

King's School is a site in Somerset containing the remains of an Augustinian priory and later abbey, with associated earthworks including a pillow mound. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020015.

Who is responsible for protecting Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School?

Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School 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 1020015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prospect tower 230m south of King's School (0.1 km), The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary (0.4 km), Medieval bridge 100m south west of Wyke House (2.8 km).

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