Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBilsington Priory

Bilsington Priory

England
List entry 1018877
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bilsington Priory is a Premonstratensian foundation established in the early thirteenth century in the Romney Marsh area of Kent. The priory was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and housed canons regular who followed the austere rule of the Premonstratensian order. Little of the original medieval structure survives above ground today, though earthworks and fragmentary remains indicate the former extent of the claustral ranges and associated buildings. The site was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which the priory lands and structures passed into private ownership and subsequent decay.

Bilsington Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bilsington Priory?

Bilsington Priory is a Premonstratensian foundation established in the early thirteenth century in the Romney Marsh area of Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018877.

Who is responsible for protecting Bilsington Priory?

Bilsington 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 1018877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bilsington Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge (3.2 km), Eastbridge Church (4.7 km), World War II underground operational post, 1/3 mile (540m) SW of Chapel Farm (5 km).

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