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Monk Bretton Priory is a Cluniac monastery founded in the twelfth century in Yorkshire, England, which later adopted the Benedictine rule. The priory's surviving archaeological remains include the monastic precinct and associated fishponds, which form part of the scheduled ancient monument. The site represents an important example of monastic settlement in medieval Yorkshire, reflecting the widespread Cluniac influence on English religious communities during the High Middle Ages. The fishponds, characteristic features of monastic estates, testify to the self-sufficiency of the community and the infrastructure required to sustain monastic life.
Monk Bretton Priory Cluniac and Benedictine monastery: monastic precinct and two fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010057. View the official record →
Monk Bretton Priory is a Cluniac monastery founded in the twelfth century in Yorkshire, England, which later adopted the Benedictine rule. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010057.
Monk Bretton Priory Cluniac and Benedictine monastery: monastic precinct and two fishponds 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 1010057.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockley engine house (5.7 km), Hemingfield Colliery (6 km), The former Elsecar New Colliery, including the Elsecar Newcomen Engine (6.7 km).
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