Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthwick Priory

Southwick Priory

England
List entry 1001902
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Southwick Priory is a medieval Augustinian priory located near Fareham in Hampshire, founded in the twelfth century as a house of Augustinian canons. The priory occupied a significant position within the local ecclesiastical hierarchy and benefited from considerable patronage during the medieval period. Substantial remains of the priory buildings survive today, including elements of the church and domestic ranges that reflect the layout and construction of a prosperous religious house. The site was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which the buildings were adapted for secular use, with some structures remaining visible in the landscape to the present day.

Southwick Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001902. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southwick Priory?

Southwick Priory is a medieval Augustinian priory located near Fareham in Hampshire, founded in the twelfth century as a house of Augustinian canons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001902.

Who is responsible for protecting Southwick Priory?

Southwick Priory 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 1001902.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southwick Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Former Board of Ordnance Gunwharf, HMS Vernon (8.5 km), Bastion No 1, Gosport Lines (8.9 km), Point Battery including King Edward's Tower and Square Tower (9.1 km).

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