Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPriory earthworks

Priory earthworks

England
List entry 1006914
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Priory earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cambridgeshire, comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval priory. The site is evidenced by earthwork features including banks, ditches, and platform structures that mark the former layout of the religious establishment. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the substantial monastic presence that characterised the Cambridgeshire landscape during the Middle Ages. These earthworks represent an important archaeological record of monastic settlement patterns and the physical organisation of a religious community, preserved in the landscape despite the loss of above-ground structures.

Priory earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006914. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Priory earthworks?

Priory earthworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cambridgeshire, comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval priory. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006914.

Who is responsible for protecting Priory earthworks?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Priory earthworks?

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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