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Kirklees Priory is a medieval nunnery situated in Yorkshire, England, which was founded in the twelfth century as a house for Cistercian nuns. The priory occupied a significant position within the Yorkshire religious landscape, maintaining its community through the medieval period until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. Substantial remains of the priory buildings survive, including masonry and architectural elements that reflect the typical layout and construction methods of a medieval convent. The site retains considerable archaeological and architectural interest as evidence of female monastic life in northern England during the medieval period.
Kirklees Priory, medieval nunnery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1417240. View the official record →
Kirklees Priory is a medieval nunnery situated in Yorkshire, England, which was founded in the twelfth century as a house for Cistercian nuns. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1417240.
Kirklees Priory, medieval nunnery 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 1417240.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill univallate defended settlement, Kirklees Park (0.4 km), Anglian high cross fragment known as Walton Cross (1.7 km), Anglian high cross fragment in the churchyard of St Matthew's Church, Rastrick (3.7 km).
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