Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church

Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church

England
List entry 1004511
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork remains of the Augustinian priory established in the 12th century. The site contains fragmentary foundations and ground-level features that reflect the priory's medieval layout, which operated until its dissolution during the Reformation in the 16th century. The surviving remains, situated adjacent to the parish church in Launceston town centre, provide archaeological evidence of the religious institution's physical extent and organisation. The monument is protected by scheduling to preserve this record of Launceston's ecclesiastical history and the material culture of medieval monastic life in Cornwall.

Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004511. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church?

Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork remains of the Augustinian priory established in the 12th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004511.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church?

Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church 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 1004511.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of Launceston Priory 50m south-east of St Thomas' Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 95m WSW of Trelaske House (6.3 km), Medieval hall and St Mary Magdalene's Chapel at Trecarrell (6.8 km), Round called Killabury (7.1 km).

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