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Priory earthworks is a scheduled monument near Cambridge comprising the surviving archaeological remains of a medieval priory. The site is marked by earthwork features including banks, ditches, and levelled structures that indicate the former buildings and enclosures of the religious establishment. Dating to the medieval period, the earthworks represent an important record of monastic organisation and settlement patterns in Cambridgeshire, preserving evidence of the priory's layout and extent despite the loss of standing structures. The monument is designated for protection owing to its archaeological significance and its contribution to understanding the region's religious and social history.
Priory earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006914. View the official record →
Priory earthworks is a scheduled monument near Cambridge comprising the surviving archaeological remains of a medieval priory. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006914.
Priory earthworks 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 1006914.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Castle Hill' earthworks (0.3 km), Over Windmill (1.9 km), Five bowl barrows 790m north west of Chain House, part of the Over round barrow cemetery (2.7 km).
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