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Part of Launceston Priory is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the ruins of a medieval priory located in Launceston, Cornwall. Founded in the Norman period, the priory was an Augustinian establishment that played an important role in the religious and economic life of the town throughout the Middle Ages. The surviving remains, situated south-east of St Thomas' Church, include masonry and structural elements that attest to the priory's former scale and architectural sophistication. The site represents a significant example of medieval monastic archaeology in Cornwall and contributes to understanding the region's religious institutions prior to the Dissolution.
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 →
Part of Launceston Priory is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the ruins of a medieval priory located in Launceston, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004511.
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.
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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