Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFranciscan friary

Franciscan friary

England
List entry 1020405
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Franciscan Friary is a medieval religious house located in Yorkshire, England, founded during the thirteenth century as part of the expansion of the Franciscan order across England. The friary represents the material remains of mendicant religious life, with archaeological and architectural evidence surviving from its period of occupation. Like other friaries of its type, it would have served as a centre for preaching and pastoral care within its urban or regional community. The site remains of archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval religious organisation and the physical infrastructure supporting monastic communities in the region.

Franciscan friary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020405. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Franciscan friary?

Franciscan Friary is a medieval religious house located in Yorkshire, England, founded during the thirteenth century as part of the expansion of the Franciscan order across England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020405.

Who is responsible for protecting Franciscan friary?

Franciscan friary 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 1020405.

What other scheduled monuments are near Franciscan friary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Richmond Castle: eleventh to fourteenth century enclosure castle (0.4 km), Richmond Bridge (0.5 km), St Martin's Benedictine Priory, Richmond (0.8 km).

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