Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Cloister

Little Cloister

England
List entry 1002119
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Cloister is a medieval monastic enclosure located in Gloucester. The site forms part of the wider complex associated with Gloucester Cathedral and its Benedictine monastery, which was established in the Anglo-Saxon period but substantially developed during the Norman and later medieval periods. The cloister garth and its surrounding ranges would have served as the heart of monastic life, providing a sheltered space for the community's daily activities and religious observance. The surviving remains reflect the architectural development of the site through successive medieval periods, with the structures showing evidence of construction and modification spanning several centuries of monastic occupation.

Little Cloister is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Cloister?

Little Cloister is a medieval monastic enclosure located in Gloucester. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002119.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Cloister?

Little Cloister 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 1002119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Cloister?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Matson moated site (3.6 km), Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm (5.1 km), Moated site 200m west of St James' Church (5.4 km).

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