Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBabwell Friary (remains of)

Babwell Friary (remains of)

England
List entry 1003762
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Babwell Friary is a Dominican priory founded in the mid-13th century at Babwell, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The friary was established as part of the expansion of the Dominican order in East Anglia during the medieval period and served as a significant religious house until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s. The surviving remains consist of fragmentary stone and brick structures indicative of a modest but functional monastic establishment. The site retains archaeological importance as evidence of Dominican activity in Suffolk and the physical layout of a smaller medieval religious community.

Babwell Friary (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Babwell Friary (remains of)?

Babwell Friary is a Dominican priory founded in the mid-13th century at Babwell, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003762.

Who is responsible for protecting Babwell Friary (remains of)?

Babwell Friary (remains of) 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 1003762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Babwell Friary (remains of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Saviour's Hospital (0.9 km), Bury St Edmund's Abbey: including the monks' cemetery and outer precinct and vineyard walls (2 km), The Chapel of the Charnel (2.2 km).

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