Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKersey Priory

Kersey Priory

England
List entry 1006043
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kersey Priory is a medieval religious house founded in Suffolk during the twelfth century. The priory was established as an Augustinian foundation and served as a centre of monastic life until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. Substantial remains of the priory's stone buildings survive at the site, including portions of the conventual structures that testify to its medieval construction and the scale of its operations. The site represents an important example of monastic archaeology in East Anglia and continues to be of significance for understanding the religious landscape of medieval Suffolk.

Kersey Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kersey Priory?

Kersey Priory is a medieval religious house founded in Suffolk during the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006043.

Who is responsible for protecting Kersey Priory?

Kersey 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 1006043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kersey Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lindsey Castle (1.9 km), Manorial bank adjacent to Lindsey Chapel (2.1 km), St James' Chapel (2.1 km).

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