Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory

Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory

England
List entry 1434671
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The site of Correrie or Lower House to Hinton Priory is a monastic outbuilding or satellite establishment associated with Hinton Priory, a Carthusian house located in the Mendip region of Somerset. The structure dates to the medieval period, when such subsidiary buildings served essential functions for the priory's agricultural and domestic operations. The physical remains represent the typical dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of larger religious communities in medieval England, where dependent sites supported the main monastery's economic activities. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval monastic organisation and land management.

Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1434671. View the official record →

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What is Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory?

The site of Correrie or Lower House to Hinton Priory is a monastic outbuilding or satellite establishment associated with Hinton Priory, a Carthusian house located in the Mendip region of Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1434671.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory?

Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton 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 1434671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hinton Priory Carthusian charterhouse and associated water management features (1.1 km), Iford Bridge (1.2 km), The Falconry, Farleigh Hungerford (1.4 km).

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