Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of Blackborough Priory

Remains of Blackborough Priory

England
List entry 1016483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Blackborough Priory is a Benedictine priory located in Norfolk, established in the twelfth century as a daughter house of the Norman abbey of Saint-Saëns in Normandy. The priory survives today as fragmentary masonry ruins, including portions of the conventual buildings and church, which testify to its medieval construction and subsequent decay following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The site retains archaeological and architectural significance as evidence of monastic settlement and religious life in medieval Norfolk, though the extent of surviving structural remains is limited.

Remains of Blackborough Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016483. View the official record →

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What is Remains of Blackborough Priory?

Remains of Blackborough Priory is a Benedictine priory located in Norfolk, established in the twelfth century as a daughter house of the Norman abbey of Saint-Saëns in Normandy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016483.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Blackborough Priory?

Remains of Blackborough Priory 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 1016483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Blackborough Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross, 30m south of Cross Hill Farm (2.4 km), Motte and bailey castle in Wormegay village (2.7 km), Remains of Pentney Priory at Abbey Farm (3.3 km).

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