Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of medieval nunnery, Broadholme

Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme

England
List entry 1008670
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of the medieval nunnery at Broadholme is a Benedictine priory located in Nottinghamshire that was established during the medieval period. The priory was founded as a religious house for nuns and represents an important example of monastic settlement in the East Midlands, contributing to the landscape of religious communities that characterised medieval England. The site is now designated as a heritage monument, preserving evidence of this significant chapter in the region's ecclesiastical history, though substantial physical structures no longer remain visible above ground.

Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008670. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme?

The site of the medieval nunnery at Broadholme is a Benedictine priory located in Nottinghamshire that was established during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008670.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme?

Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme 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 1008670.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of medieval nunnery, Broadholme?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site west of Church Road (3.5 km), Deserted village of North Ingleby (4.2 km), Broxholme medieval settlement and cultivation remains (4.7 km).

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