Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDominican Friars (Quaker's Friars)

Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars)

England
List entry 1007012
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dominican Friars is a scheduled ancient monument in Gloucester comprising the remains of a medieval friary founded in the thirteenth century. The site preserves archaeological evidence of the Dominican priory, including structural foundations and artefactual material from its period of occupation. The friary functioned as an important religious community within Gloucester until its dissolution during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The surviving physical remains and archaeological deposits provide significant evidence for understanding Dominican monastic life and urban religious institutions in medieval Gloucestershire.

Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007012. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars)?

Dominican Friars is a scheduled ancient monument in Gloucester comprising the remains of a medieval friary founded in the thirteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007012.

Who is responsible for protecting Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars)?

Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars) 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 1007012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted settlement known as Pickwick Farm, including ponds and part of a field system (7.2 km), Maes Knoll camp (7.3 km), Wansdyke: section E of Maes Knoll camp (7.5 km).

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