Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNewark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey

Newark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey

England
List entry 1008303
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Newark Priory is an Augustinian priory situated north of the River Wey in Surrey, England, founded in the twelfth century as a house of regular canons. The priory was established by Ruald, a hermit, and developed into a significant religious community with substantial buildings, though the community remained relatively modest in size throughout the medieval period. The surviving remains, which include fragmentary stonework and earthwork features, attest to the priory's medieval character and construction techniques typical of twelfth and later medieval religious houses. The site was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which the buildings fell into decay, leaving only the archaeological traces visible today.

Newark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008303. View the official record →

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What is Newark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey?

Newark Priory is an Augustinian priory situated north of the River Wey in Surrey, England, founded in the twelfth century as a house of regular canons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008303.

Who is responsible for protecting Newark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey?

Newark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey 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 1008303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newark Priory: an Augustinian priory north of the River Wey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow on Whitmoor Common (6 km), Linear boundary on Whitmoor Common (6.9 km), Second World War defences at Thorneycroft Wood (7.8 km).

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