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Watton Gilbertine priory is a medieval monastic site in Yorkshire, England, founded in the twelfth century for the Gilbertine order, which was the only major religious order to originate in England. The priory survives today as earthwork remains, including evidence of the religious structures and associated features. The site also contains two possible medieval archery butts, which may relate to recreational or training use during the medieval period. Later Civil War earthworks constructed on or near the site demonstrate its strategic importance during the seventeenth-century conflict, indicating that the abandoned or ruined priory grounds were utilised for military purposes during this period of English history.
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 →
Watton Gilbertine priory is a medieval monastic site in Yorkshire, England, founded in the twelfth century for the Gilbertine order, which was the only major religious order to originate in England. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Site of Watton Gilbertine priory, two possible medieval archery butts and Civil War earthworks's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Site of Watton Gilbertine priory, two possible medieval archery butts and Civil War earthworks stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.