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Bolton Priory is an Augustinian priory founded in 1154 on the banks of the River Wharfe in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, by Robert C121, a Norman baron. The priory follows the characteristic layout of an Augustinian foundation, with the remains of the nave, choir, and transepts of the cruciform church still standing to substantial height, alongside fragmentary monastic buildings arranged around a cloister. Originally known as Bolton-in-Craven, the house enjoyed considerable prosperity during the medieval period through its possession of extensive lands and wool revenues, which is reflected in the architectural quality of the surviving stone structure. The priory was dissolved in 1539 during Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, after which the site was acquired and partially incorporated into a private residence.
Bolton Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015684. View the official record →
Bolton Priory is an Augustinian priory founded in 1154 on the banks of the River Wharfe in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, by Robert C121, a Norman baron. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015684.
Bolton 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 1015684.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five carved rocks near the edge of Rivock outcrop (9.4 km), Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock (9.4 km), Cup marked rock just within afforested area north east of wall on Rivock (9.4 km).
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