Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLetheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden

Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden

England
List entry 1014859
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Letheringham Priory is a medieval Augustinian house situated in Suffolk, founded in the twelfth century. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation, after which the site was developed as a domestic residence. Surviving remains include substantial stone and flint ruins of the monastic buildings, along with evidence of a seventeenth-century walled garden that reflects post-Dissolution reuse of the property. The site retains archaeological significance as an example of a smaller East Anglian priory and demonstrates the transformation of monastic landscapes into secular estates during the early modern period.

Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014859. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden?

Letheringham Priory is a medieval Augustinian house situated in Suffolk, founded in the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014859.

Who is responsible for protecting Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden?

Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden 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 1014859.

What other scheduled monuments are near Letheringham Priory and remains of 17th century walled garden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Godwin's Place moated site and ponds (1 km), Moated site at Letheringham Hall (1.3 km), Moated site at Hoo Green, 290m north west of Godwin's Place (1.3 km).

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