Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCraswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways

Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways

England
List entry 1014536
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Craswall Priory is a late medieval Augustinian priory situated in the remote Black Mountains of Herefordshire, founded in the late twelfth or early thirteenth century. The site comprises substantial remains of the priory buildings, including parts of the church, ranges, and ancillary structures, together with associated landscape features such as fishpond bays and hollow ways that reveal the medieval organisation of the monastic estate. The physical layout and construction techniques evident in the surviving stonework reflect the architectural conventions of a modest but functional religious community during the later medieval period. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of monastic settlement and land management in the upland regions of the Welsh Marches.

Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014536. View the official record →

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What is Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways?

Craswall Priory is a late medieval Augustinian priory situated in the remote Black Mountains of Herefordshire, founded in the late twelfth or early thirteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014536.

Who is responsible for protecting Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways?

Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways 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 1014536.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (0.5 km), Two bowl barrows and a lime kiln 220m west of Llan Oleu (1.9 km), Ringwork and bailey known as Whitehouse Camp, 200m north of Trelan Farm (3.1 km).

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