Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarkby Priory

Markby Priory

England
List entry 1004987
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Markby Priory is a Benedictine monastery established in Lincolnshire, founded in the twelfth century as a dependent house. The priory represents an important example of monastic settlement in the East Midlands, though relatively modest in scale compared to major religious houses. Surviving remains include fragmentary masonry and earthworks that indicate the extent of the medieval religious community and its buildings. The site was dissolved during the sixteenth-century Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, after which the priory fell into decay and abandonment.

Markby Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004987. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Markby Priory?

Markby Priory is a Benedictine monastery established in Lincolnshire, founded in the twelfth century as a dependent house. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004987.

Who is responsible for protecting Markby Priory?

Markby Priory 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 1004987.

What other scheduled monuments are near Markby Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, Holy Trinity churchyard (2.9 km), Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Saleby (3 km), Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard (4.9 km).

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