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The Site of Watton Gilbertine Priory is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising the remains of a medieval religious foundation and associated archaeological features. The priory, which belonged to the Gilbertine order, represents an important monastic settlement from the medieval period, with earthworks and structural remains marking its former extent. The site additionally contains two possible medieval archery butts and Civil War period earthworks, indicating its use and strategic significance across different historical phases. These overlapping defensive and religious features demonstrate the monument's complex stratigraphy and importance from the medieval through early modern periods.
Site of Watton Gilbertine priory, two possible medieval archery butts and Civil War earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007751. View the official record →
The Site of Watton Gilbertine Priory is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising the remains of a medieval religious foundation and associated archaeological features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007751.
Site of Watton Gilbertine priory, two possible medieval archery butts and Civil War earthworks 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 1007751.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age barrow 400m south east of Station Farm (3.4 km), Moated site 310m north east of Scorborough church (4.5 km), Square barrow cemetery, moated site, fishponds and medieval settlement remains at Scorborough (4.9 km).
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