Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Nunburnholme Priory

Site of Nunburnholme Priory

England
List entry 1011897
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nunburnholme Priory is a Benedictine monastic site located near Nunburnholme in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Founded in the twelfth century, the priory was established as a daughter house and functioned as a religious community until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The site preserves archaeological remains of the monastic buildings, though substantial standing structures no longer remain. The monument represents an important example of medieval religious settlement in the Yorkshire region and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Benedictine monasticism in northern England.

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?

Nunburnholme Priory is a Benedictine monastic site located near Nunburnholme 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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