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Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian monastery founded in the early twelfth century in North Yorkshire, England. The priory's surviving remains include substantial architectural fragments and earthwork features that define the monastic precinct, which is bounded by a substantial bank marking the original boundary wall. Three fishponds, arranged within the precinct landscape, testify to the practical provision of food resources that supported the community of canons regular. The site represents a characteristic example of a medieval Augustinian house, with its layout and features reflecting the spatial organisation and economic infrastructure typical of such religious establishments during the medieval period.
Kirkham Priory Augustinian monastery: monastic precinct, three fishponds, and precinct boundary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014024. View the official record →
Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian monastery founded in the early twelfth century in North Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014024.
Kirkham Priory Augustinian monastery: monastic precinct, three fishponds, and precinct boundary 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 1014024.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkham Bridge (0.1 km), Roman pottery kilns and associated features at Crambeck (1.2 km), A long barrow 120m north of Westow Grange, incorporating part of a medieval field system (3.7 km).
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