Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Legbourne Priory

Site of Legbourne Priory

England
List entry 1011455
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Legbourne Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in the parish of Legbourne, Lincolnshire. The priory was established as a daughter house and remained in operation throughout the medieval period until its dissolution during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The site today comprises earthwork remains and fragmentary structural evidence that reflect its former monastic layout and occupation. The priory represents an important example of medieval religious settlement in Lincolnshire and contributes to understanding the distribution of monastic houses across the East Midlands.

Site of Legbourne Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011455. View the official record →

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What is Site of Legbourne Priory?

Legbourne Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in the parish of Legbourne, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011455.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Legbourne Priory?

Site of Legbourne 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 1011455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Legbourne Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows in Burwell Wood, 570m NNW of Three Tree Lodge (3.6 km), Deserted village (site of) at Maidenwell (5.9 km), Neolithic Long Barrow 550m WNW of Water Tower Cottage (6.7 km).

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