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Clare Priory is a medieval Augustinian house founded in the twelfth century in Suffolk. The priory was established by Richard de Clare and became an important religious and landholding institution in the region, maintaining considerable influence throughout the medieval period until its dissolution in the sixteenth century. The surviving portions of the priory buildings exemplify characteristic Augustinian monastic architecture, though much of the site now lies in ruins or has been substantially altered. The remains stand as significant testimony to the medieval monastic landscape of East Anglia and the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII.
Clare Priory (uninhabited portions) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006045. View the official record →
Clare Priory is a medieval Augustinian house founded in the twelfth century in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006045.
Clare Priory (uninhabited portions) 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 1006045.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clare Castle (0.2 km), Earthwork on Lower Common (0.8 km), Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm (1.2 km).
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