Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPriory of St Pancras

Priory of St Pancras

England
List entry 1021400
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Priory of St Pancras is a Benedictine priory founded in the eleventh century at Lewes in Sussex, established as a daughter house of Cluny Abbey in Normandy. The priory became one of the most important monastic foundations in Sussex and exercised considerable spiritual and temporal authority throughout the medieval period. The site retains fragmentary architectural remains including portions of the priory church and associated monastic buildings, which reflect its significance as a major religious centre during the High and Late Medieval periods. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which its buildings were progressively demolished or converted to secular use.

Priory of St Pancras is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021400. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Priory of St Pancras?

Priory of St Pancras is a Benedictine priory founded in the eleventh century at Lewes in Sussex, established as a daughter house of Cluny Abbey in Normandy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021400.

Who is responsible for protecting Priory of St Pancras?

Priory of St Pancras 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 1021400.

What other scheduled monuments are near Priory of St Pancras?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye (6.6 km), Pedlersburgh: a bowl barrow on Telscombe Tye (7.1 km), Bowl barrow on Telscombe Tye, 650m south west of Pedlersburgh (7.8 km).

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