Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCatley Priory

Catley Priory

England
List entry 1017524
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Catley Priory is a Benedictine priory located in Lincolnshire, England, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Bardney Abbey. The priory was established as a small monastic community and remained modest in scale compared to larger regional foundations. Little remains of the original structures today, though archaeological investigation and documentary evidence attest to its existence and monastic function through the medieval period until its dissolution in the sixteenth century. The site represents a typical example of the smaller priories that formed part of the extensive monastic network across Lincolnshire during the Middle Ages.

Catley Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Catley Priory?

Catley Priory is a Benedictine priory located in Lincolnshire, England, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Bardney Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017524.

Who is responsible for protecting Catley Priory?

Catley 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 1017524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Catley Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 770m ESE of Rowston Grange (0.3 km), Car Dyke (2.9 km), Car Dyke W of Martin Wood (3.3 km).

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