Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHorton Priory

Horton Priory

England
List entry 1018878
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Horton Priory is a medieval religious house located in Kent, England. The priory was founded during the medieval period and functioned as a monastic community until its dissolution. The site preserves earthwork remains and structural elements that testify to its former significance as a religious establishment within the Kent landscape. Like many English priories, Horton experienced the upheaval of the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII in the sixteenth century, after which the site gradually fell into ruin.

Horton Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018878. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horton Priory?

Horton Priory is a medieval religious house located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018878.

Who is responsible for protecting Horton Priory?

Horton 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 1018878.

What other scheduled monuments are near Horton Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church (5.2 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Dam to West Hythe Bridge (5.4 km), St Mary's Church, West Hythe (5.5 km).

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