Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMaxstoke Priory and moated site

Maxstoke Priory and moated site

England
List entry 1011195
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Maxstoke Priory is a Augustinian priory founded in the fourteenth century in Warwickshire, established by John de Dibdale in 1336. The site retains substantial remains including the priory church, domestic ranges, and a notable moated enclosure that formerly protected the monastic settlement. The complex demonstrates the typical layout of a minor English priory with its buildings arranged around a central precinct, defended by the water-filled moat that still defines its boundary. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, parts of the priory were converted to domestic use, and the site remained in private ownership, contributing to the preservation of its standing masonry and archaeological deposits.

Maxstoke Priory and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011195. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Maxstoke Priory and moated site?

Maxstoke Priory is a Augustinian priory founded in the fourteenth century in Warwickshire, established by John de Dibdale in 1336. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011195.

Who is responsible for protecting Maxstoke Priory and moated site?

Maxstoke Priory and moated site 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 1011195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maxstoke Priory and moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Michael's churchyard (0.3 km), Little Packington Bridge (2.2 km), Moated site at Marlbrook Hall Farm (3.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Maxstoke Priory and moated site