Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of St Mary's Abbey

Site of St Mary's Abbey

England
List entry 1020141
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Abbey is a Norman monastic site located in Norfolk, England. The abbey was founded in the Norman period and functioned as a Benedictine religious house, representing an important centre of monastic life in medieval Norfolk. The site survives today as earthworks and fragmentary remains, which preserve evidence of the abbey's layout and extent. The monument is designated for its archaeological significance as a record of Norman monastic settlement and medieval religious organisation in the region.

Site of St Mary's Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020141. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Mary's Abbey?

St Mary's Abbey is a Norman monastic site located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020141.

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 1020141.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman farmstead and adjacent enclosures 300m east of Rose Hill Farm (3.1 km), Remains of monastic grange with moated site at Grange Farm (3.2 km), Moated site 140m north east of Crimplesham Hall (4 km).

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