Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base

Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base

England
List entry 1008635
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lanercost Augustinian Priory is a Premonstratensian religious community founded in the mid-twelfth century in Cumberland, situated near Hadrian's Wall. The priory comprises substantial ruins of the conventual church and associated monastic buildings, with sections of the precinct wall surviving to indicate the extent of the monastic enclosure. The site includes a medieval standing cross base, a feature typical of monastic precincts. The priory remained in occupation until the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII in the sixteenth century.

Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008635. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base?

Lanercost Augustinian Priory is a Premonstratensian religious community founded in the mid-twelfth century in Cumberland, situated near Hadrian's Wall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008635.

Who is responsible for protecting Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base?

Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base 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 1008635.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon (3.3 km), Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure 770m ESE of Old Church (4.5 km), Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church (4.9 km).

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