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The Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell, is a monastic house founded in the early twelfth century in Middlesex, England. The convent was established as a daughter house of the Benedictine order and became a significant religious institution within medieval London, particularly known for its role in the local community. The nunnery occupied a substantial site in the area that later became known as Clerkenwell, deriving its name from the nearby clerk's well associated with the convent. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII in the sixteenth century, the religious community was dispersed and the buildings subsequently fell into ruin, with only fragmentary architectural remains surviving to mark its former presence on the landscape.
Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002003. View the official record →
The Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell, is a monastic house founded in the early twelfth century in Middlesex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002003.
Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell 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 1002003.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Globe Theatre (2 km), Remains of Winchester Palace, Clink Street and waterfront (2.1 km), Romano-British bath house and medieval remains at 11-15 Borough High Street (2.3 km).
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