Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of St Stephen's Priory

Remains of St Stephen's Priory

England
List entry 1004017
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Stephen's Priory is a medieval religious house located in Norfolk, England. The priory dates from the medieval period and represents remains of an important ecclesiastical establishment within the county. The surviving structures and archaeological deposits preserve evidence of the monastic occupation and the institutional life that characterised Norfolk's religious communities during the Middle Ages. The site remains a significant record of the county's medieval ecclesiastical heritage and continues to inform understanding of priory foundations and their development.

Remains of St Stephen's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of St Stephen's Priory?

St Stephen's Priory is a medieval religious house located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004017.

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

Remains of St Stephen'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 1004017.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fakenham gasworks (0.5 km), Deserted village (site of) (1.3 km), Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees (2.3 km).

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