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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 →
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.
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.
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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