Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct.

Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct.

England
List entry 1012495
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mattersey Priory is a Gilbertine monastery founded in the twelfth century in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises the remains of a monastic precinct that reflects the distinctive architectural and spatial arrangements characteristic of the Gilbertine order, which combined communities of canons and canonesses under a single Rule. The priory's physical remains demonstrate the scale and organisation of a medieval religious community, with surviving structures indicative of the conventual buildings typical of such establishments. Like other Gilbertine houses, Mattersey Priory was suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, leaving behind archaeological evidence of its medieval occupation and function.

Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012495. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct.?

Mattersey Priory is a Gilbertine monastery founded in the twelfth century in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012495.

Who is responsible for protecting Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct.?

Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct. 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 1012495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross 70m west of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (3.4 km), Beacon Hill camp (4.1 km), Hayton Castle moated site and fishpond (4.6 km).

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