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Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct

England

List entry 1020454

Nation

England

The designation

Reference

List entry 1020454

Authority

Historic England (NHLE)

Status

Scheduled Monument

Scheduled area

1.17 hectares

Grid reference

SD 37827 78787, SD 38003 78876, SD 37918 78843, SD 37919 78928

Boundary

Scheduled area

Overview

History & significance

Cartmel Augustinian Priory is a medieval religious foundation located in Lancashire that was established as a house of Augustinian canons. The priory's gatehouse, which survives as a substantial stone structure, represents a key element of the monastic precinct and demonstrates the architectural arrangements typical of a significant religious house of the medieval period. Parts of the wider priory precinct remain visible, contributing to the understanding of the site's medieval layout and organisation. The surviving structures date principally to the medieval period and reflect the importance of Cartmel as an Augustinian foundation, with the gatehouse serving as a formal entrance and defensive feature of the monastic complex.

Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020454. View the official record →

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What is Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct?

Cartmel Augustinian Priory is a medieval religious foundation located in Lancashire that was established as a house of Augustinian canons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020454.

Who is responsible for protecting Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct?

Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct 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 1020454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peter Hill, Cark (2.8 km), Kirkhead Cave (3.4 km), Wraysholme Tower (3.5 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Castlehead Bridge, Grange

4.3 km

World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark

4.3 km

Lowwood gunpowder works

5.9 km

Backbarrow ironworks

6.3 km

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The bedrock under Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct

Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct stands on Silurian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Silurian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

Domesday entry for Cartmel, Yorkshire →

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