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Leicester Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a significant medieval Augustinian priory, founded in the twelfth century and dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The site later underwent development in the seventeenth century when a mansion was constructed within or adjacent to the abbey precinct, accompanied by ornamental gardens that reflected contemporary aristocratic taste. The surviving archaeological remains include substantial stone foundations and walls that attest to the abbey's former importance as a religious and economic centre in medieval Leicestershire. The combination of medieval ecclesiastical structures with seventeenth-century secular improvements makes the site of considerable historical interest for understanding both monastic history and post-Reformation reuse of religious properties.
Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012149. View the official record →
Leicester Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a significant medieval Augustinian priory, founded in the twelfth century and dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012149.
Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens 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 1012149.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greyfriars, Leicester (1.5 km), Leicester Castle and the Magazine Gateway (1.7 km), The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct (3.2 km).
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