Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion

Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion

England
List entry 1007933
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hurley Priory is a moated Benedictine priory founded in the tenth century in Berkshire, England, positioned strategically beside the River Thames. The site preserves substantial medieval remains including the priory's defensive moat, fishponds that once supported the monastic community's subsistence, and fragments of standing stonework from the religious buildings. Later medieval development is evidenced by Ladye Place, a mansion constructed within the priory precinct, whose fragmentary remains survive on the site. The complex represents an important example of Benedictine settlement in the Thames valley, demonstrating the integration of monastic infrastructure with water management systems characteristic of medieval religious communities.

Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007933. View the official record →

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What is Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion?

Hurley Priory is a moated Benedictine priory founded in the tenth century in Berkshire, England, positioned strategically beside the River Thames. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007933.

Who is responsible for protecting Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion?

Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion 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 1007933.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place Mansion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham (3.9 km), Bowl barrow in Maidenhead Thicket 180m north of Coach and Horses public house. (4.2 km), Moated site 100m south-west of Bear Place (5.3 km).

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