Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHardham Priory

Hardham Priory

England
List entry 1015916
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hardham Priory is a small Augustinian priory founded in the early twelfth century in West Sussex, situated near the River Arun. The surviving remains consist principally of flint and stone rubble walls, fragments of the priory church, and earthwork features that trace the layout of the monastic complex. The priory never achieved great wealth or prominence, remaining modest in scale throughout its medieval existence until its dissolution in the sixteenth century. The site has been scheduled as an ancient monument and preserves important evidence of monastic settlement patterns in Sussex during the medieval period.

Hardham Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hardham Priory?

Hardham Priory is a small Augustinian priory founded in the early twelfth century in West Sussex, situated near the River Arun. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015916.

Who is responsible for protecting Hardham Priory?

Hardham Priory 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 1015916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hardham Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric linear boundary on Wepham Down (7.8 km), Cross dyke on Barpham Hill, 600m north west of Lower Barpham (8.2 km), Dalesdown Wood earthworks (8.2 km).

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