Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm

Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm

England
List entry 1005781
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nostell Priory Farm is a complex of medieval and later agricultural buildings associated with the Augustinian priory that dominated the site from the 12th century onwards. The farm buildings, which survive in various states of preservation, represent the functional infrastructure required to support the monastic community and its extensive estates. The structures date primarily from the medieval period through to the post-Dissolution era, reflecting continuous adaptation and use across several centuries. These buildings form an important archaeological and architectural record of monastic agricultural organisation in Yorkshire.

Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005781. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm?

Nostell Priory Farm is a complex of medieval and later agricultural buildings associated with the Augustinian priory that dominated the site from the 12th century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005781.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm?

Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm 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 1005781.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 90m south of Hall Farm (1.9 km), Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings (2.3 km), Kinsley moat and fishpond (2.9 km).

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