Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge

Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge

England
List entry 1003944
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval priory located in Norfolk. The priory was founded during the medieval period and functioned as a religious house until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The site now survives as earthworks and buried archaeological deposits that preserve evidence of the priory's former layout and occupation. These remains constitute an important archaeological resource for understanding the religious and economic life of medieval Norfolk.

Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003944. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge?

Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval priory located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003944.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge?

Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge 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 1003944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of St Mary's Priory, Wey Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Benet's Abbey (5.3 km), St James's Hospital (6.4 km), St Edmund's Church (ruins of) (6.6 km).

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