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Heynings Priory is a Gilbertine priory site located in Lincolnshire, England, representing one of the establishments of this distinctly English monastic order founded by Saint Gilbert of Sempringham in the twelfth century. The priory was founded in the mid-twelfth century and functioned as a community for both monks and nuns under Gilbertine rule until its dissolution during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. Little now remains visible above ground at the site, though archaeological investigation and documentary sources attest to its former importance as a religious house. The priory's location and surviving earthworks continue to be significant for understanding the distribution and material culture of Gilbertine communities in medieval England.
Site of Heynings Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008685. View the official record →
Heynings Priory is a Gilbertine priory site located in Lincolnshire, England, representing one of the establishments of this distinctly English monastic order founded by Saint Gilbert of Sempringham in the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008685.
Site of Heynings 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 1008685.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hermit Dam moated site (1.8 km), Roman fort, south of Littleborough Lane (3.6 km), Segelocum Roman town (3.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Site of Heynings Priory's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Site of Heynings Priory stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.