Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDodnash Priory (site of)

Dodnash Priory (site of)

England
List entry 1005979
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dodnash Priory is a Franciscan friary established in the 14th century near Lavenham in Suffolk. The site, now largely lost to agriculture, was founded as a house of Friars Minor and functioned as a religious community until its dissolution in the 16th century during the Reformation. Archaeological investigations and documentary evidence have revealed the scale of the establishment, which occupied a significant area and included conventional monastic buildings. The surviving physical remains are fragmentary, though the site retains archaeological potential for furthering understanding of medieval mendicant communities in East Anglia.

Dodnash Priory (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005979. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dodnash Priory (site of)?

Dodnash Priory is a Franciscan friary established in the 14th century near Lavenham in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005979.

Who is responsible for protecting Dodnash Priory (site of)?

Dodnash Priory (site of) 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 1005979.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dodnash Priory (site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditches SW of Reed Island (3.5 km), Mistley Towers (3.9 km), Wenham Castle (Little Wenham Hall) (4.1 km).

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