Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Faith Priory

St Faith Priory

England
List entry 1003933
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Faith Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the eleventh century at Horsford, Norfolk. The house was established as a cell or dependency of the Norman abbey of Saint-Saëns in Normandy, reflecting the cross-Channel monastic connections common in the Norman period. The priory occupied a modest position within Norfolk's monastic landscape and maintained its dependency status until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. Archaeological and documentary evidence attests to the site's occupation from its foundation through the early modern period, though substantial structural remains from the medieval phases are not extensively preserved above ground.

St Faith Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003933. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Faith Priory?

St Faith Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the eleventh century at Horsford, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003933.

Who is responsible for protecting St Faith Priory?

St Faith 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 1003933.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Faith Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft (6.7 km), Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill (6.7 km), Norwich Castle (6.8 km).

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