Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRuins and site of St Leonard's Priory

Ruins and site of St Leonard's Priory

England
List entry 1007690
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Leonard's Priory is a medieval Benedictine religious house located in Lincolnshire, England. Founded in the twelfth century, the priory served as an important monastic settlement during the medieval period until its dissolution in the sixteenth century. The surviving ruins and archaeological remains preserve evidence of the priory's layout and construction, including stone foundations and structural fragments that testify to its former significance as a religious community. The site remains an important archaeological monument documenting monastic life and medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Lincolnshire.

Ruins and site of St Leonard's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007690. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruins and site of St Leonard's Priory?

St Leonard's Priory is a medieval Benedictine religious house located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007690.

Who is responsible for protecting Ruins and site of St Leonard's Priory?

Ruins and site 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 1007690.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruins and site of St Leonard's Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Michael's Priory rere-dorter (1.4 km), Wothorpe House (2.4 km), Uffington Bridge (2.7 km).

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