Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of abbey church and claustral buildings

Site of abbey church and claustral buildings

England
List entry 1005074
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of abbey church and claustral buildings is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval Benedictine or Cistercian monastic community in Leicestershire. The physical remains include foundation stones and buried archaeological deposits indicating the layout of the church and domestic ranges typical of a post-Conquest religious house. The abbey dates from the medieval period, likely founded in the eleventh or twelfth century, and would have been dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The site retains significant archaeological potential for understanding the monastic life and architectural development of a provincial English abbey.

Site of abbey church and claustral buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005074. View the official record →

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What is Site of abbey church and claustral buildings?

The site of abbey church and claustral buildings is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval Benedictine or Cistercian monastic community in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005074.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of abbey church and claustral buildings?

Site of abbey church and claustral buildings 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 1005074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of abbey church and claustral buildings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle mound (0.8 km), Sauvey Castle (1.3 km), Defended enclosure on Robin-a-tiptoe Hill (2.4 km).

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