Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of St Mary's Abbey

Site of St Mary's Abbey

England
List entry 1009317
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Abbey is a site of an ancient Benedictine monastery located in Gloucestershire, England. The abbey was founded in the medieval period and operated as a religious community until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The surviving remains consist of fragmentary masonry and earthworks that indicate the former presence of monastic buildings on the site. Today the scheduled monument preserves evidence of this important ecclesiastical establishment, though only foundations and scattered stone features remain visible above ground.

Site of St Mary's Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009317. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Mary's Abbey?

St Mary's Abbey is a site of an ancient Benedictine monastery located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009317.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of St Mary's Abbey?

Site of St Mary's Abbey 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 1009317.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of St Mary's Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holm Castle, site of (0.3 km), Margaret's Camp, moated site and associated remains (1.1 km), Deserted medieval village (1.6 km).

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