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Sempringham Priory is a Gilbertine monastery founded in the mid-twelfth century by Gilbert of Sempringham, establishing the only major monastic order of English origin. The priory served as the mother house of the Gilbertine order, which combined elements of Benedictine and Cistercian practices with a unique system accommodating both male and female religious communities. The site lies in the parish of Sempringham in Lincolnshire and was substantially developed during the later medieval period before its dissolution in the sixteenth century. Archaeological investigation has revealed the remains of the claustral ranges and associated buildings, though substantial structural evidence no longer survives above ground to any considerable height.
Sempringham Priory (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005481. View the official record →
Sempringham Priory is a Gilbertine monastery founded in the mid-twelfth century by Gilbert of Sempringham, establishing the only major monastic order of English origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005481.
Sempringham Priory (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 1005481.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aslackby Castle (2.6 km), Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm (2.6 km), Bowl barrow 210m SSW of The Limes (2.7 km).
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