Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBeeston Regis Priory

Beeston Regis Priory

England
List entry 1004021
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beeston Regis Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in Norfolk. The house was established as a daughter priory, likely connected to Norwich Cathedral Priory, and served the local community until its dissolution in the sixteenth century during the Reformation. Little of the original monastic buildings survives above ground, though archaeological investigation and earthwork remains attest to its layout and extent. The site lies in the parish of Beeston Regis near Cromer on the Norfolk coast, where fragmentary ruins and foundations preserve evidence of medieval religious settlement.

Beeston Regis Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beeston Regis Priory?

Beeston Regis Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004021.

Who is responsible for protecting Beeston Regis Priory?

Beeston Regis 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 1004021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beeston Regis Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow with superimposed bowl barrow known as Howe's Hill, 500m WSW of Wood Farm (3.6 km), Wayside cross 650m south west of Park Farm (4.2 km), Gresham Castle (4.7 km).

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