Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Nunburnholme Priory

Site of Nunburnholme Priory

England
List entry 1011897
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Nunburnholme Priory is a Benedictine religious house situated in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The priory was founded in the twelfth century and operated as a house for Benedictine nuns until its dissolution during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The site today survives principally as earthworks and buried archaeological deposits, with limited standing structures remaining visible. The priory represents an important example of medieval monastic settlement in the East Riding and retains archaeological significance for understanding the spatial organisation and material culture of a smaller Benedictine community.

Site of Nunburnholme Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011897. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Nunburnholme Priory?

Site of Nunburnholme Priory is a Benedictine religious house situated in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011897.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Nunburnholme Priory?

Site of Nunburnholme 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 1011897.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Nunburnholme Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m north of High Wold Farm (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 450m north of High Wold Farm (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 450m north east of High Wold Farm (8.6 km).

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