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Leez Augustinian Priory is a medieval monastic complex with associated Tudor period structures located near Little Leez in Essex. The priory was founded in the twelfth century as an Augustinian house and functioned as a religious community until the dissolution of the monasteries in the sixteenth century. The site comprises the remains of the priory buildings alongside a Tudor mansion constructed after the Reformation, reflecting the conversion of monastic land to secular aristocratic use. The fishponds visible at the site are characteristic features of medieval monastic estates, serving both practical and economic functions for the religious community.
Leez Augustinian Priory, fishponds and Tudor mansion, Leez is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013148. View the official record →
Leez Augustinian Priory is a medieval monastic complex with associated Tudor period structures located near Little Leez in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013148.
Leez Augustinian Priory, fishponds and Tudor mansion, Leez 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 1013148.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately east of Absolpark (3.1 km), Gubbion's Hall moated site (4.3 km), Porter's Hall moated site (5 km).
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