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

Quaker's Friars is a Dominican friary situated in Gloucestershire, established during the medieval period as a house of the Order of Preachers. The site represents the physical remains of a religious community dedicated to preaching and theological study, characteristic of Dominican foundations in England. The friary's survival as an identifiable monument reflects the significant ecclesiastical presence maintained in the region prior to the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The remains and associated structures at the site provide archaeological evidence of medieval Dominican monastic life and organisation in the English Midlands.

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)?

Quaker's Friars is a Dominican friary situated in Gloucestershire, established during the medieval period as a house of the Order of Preachers. 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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