Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreyfriars Priory (site of)

Greyfriars Priory (site of)

England
List entry 1004973
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greyfriars Priory is a Franciscan friary founded in Lincoln during the thirteenth century, representing an important establishment of the mendicant orders within the medieval city. The site, located within Lincoln's historic urban landscape, was occupied by the Grey Friars community until the dissolution of the monasteries in the sixteenth century. The priory would have comprised conventual buildings arranged around a cloister, though substantial remains are not now visible above ground. The monument survives principally as an archaeological site, with its location and former extent preserved within the modern urban topography of Lincoln.

Greyfriars Priory (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004973. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greyfriars Priory (site of)?

Greyfriars Priory is a Franciscan friary founded in Lincoln during the thirteenth century, representing an important establishment of the mendicant orders within the medieval city. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004973.

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

Greyfriars 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 1004973.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Michael's Priory rere-dorter (1.1 km), Wothorpe House (2.3 km), Uffington Bridge (3.2 km).

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