Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeaton nunnery (site of)

Seaton nunnery (site of)

England
List entry 1007163
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Seaton nunnery is a site of a medieval religious community located in Cumberland, England. The nunnery belonged to the Cistercian order and was established during the medieval period, serving as a community for religious women. Little remains of the physical structure today, though archaeological investigation and historical records have documented its former presence in the landscape. The site represents an important part of the region's monastic heritage, reflecting the significant role that religious houses played in medieval Cumberland society and economy.

Seaton nunnery (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Seaton nunnery (site of)?

Seaton nunnery is a site of a medieval religious community located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007163.

Who is responsible for protecting Seaton nunnery (site of)?

Seaton nunnery (site of) 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 1007163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seaton nunnery (site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfields, funerary cairns, ring cairns, hut circles, field systems and a medieval enclosed field system on Bootle Fell (2.2 km), Prehistoric cairnfields, field systems, hut circles and a farmstead on Corney Fell, 440m north west of Buckbarow Bridge (2.2 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Corney Fell, 620m south east of Lambground (2.3 km).

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