Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of St Leonard's Priory

Remains of St Leonard's Priory

England
List entry 1002895
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of St Leonard's Priory is a medieval religious house situated in Norfolk. The priory dates from the medieval period and represents the physical legacy of monastic settlement in the region. The surviving structures demonstrate the architectural and spatial organisation typical of smaller English priories, with remains that preserve evidence of the building campaigns and religious functions of the community that occupied the site. The monument contributes to scholarly understanding of Norfolk's monastic heritage and the broader pattern of religious houses that characterised medieval East Anglia.

Remains of St Leonard's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002895. View the official record →

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What is Remains of St Leonard's Priory?

Remains of St Leonard's Priory is a medieval religious house situated in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002895.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of St Leonard's Priory?

Remains of St Leonard's 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 1002895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of St Leonard's Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Woodhenge', Arminghall (2.8 km), Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (3.6 km), Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall (4.1 km).

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