Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarlinch Priory

Barlinch Priory

England
List entry 1006213
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barlinch Priory is a Premonstratensian foundation established in Somerset during the late twelfth century, likely founded in the 1180s as a house of regular canons. The priory occupied a site in the Exe valley near Dulverton and functioned as a religious community until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. Substantial remains of the priory buildings survive, including parts of the church and claustral structures that testify to the establishment's medieval layout and construction. The site preserves evidence of the priory's stone-built architecture and its role as a significant religious and landholding institution within medieval Somerset.

Barlinch Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barlinch Priory?

Barlinch Priory is a Premonstratensian foundation established in Somerset during the late twelfth century, likely founded in the 1180s as a house of regular canons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006213.

Who is responsible for protecting Barlinch Priory?

Barlinch Priory 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 1006213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barlinch Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barle Bridge (2 km), Oldberry Castle (2.1 km), Bury Bridge (2.2 km).

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