Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarham Abbey

Marham Abbey

England
List entry 1016482
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Marham Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in Norfolk during the twelfth century. The abbey was established as a daughter house and became an important religious institution in East Anglia, though it remained relatively modest in scale compared to some of its contemporary foundations. The surviving remains comprise fragmentary masonry and earthworks that reflect the typical layout of a medieval monastic precinct. The site was dissolved during the sixteenth-century Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, after which the buildings fell into ruin.

Marham Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Marham Abbey?

Marham Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in Norfolk during the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016482.

Who is responsible for protecting Marham Abbey?

Marham Abbey 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 1016482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Marham Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement remains immediately west of All Saints' Church (2.8 km), Remains of Barton Bendish medieval settlement immediately west of Abbey Farm (3.7 km), Moated site 160m north east of Avenue Farm (3.9 km).

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