Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt James's Priory

St James's Priory

England
List entry 1020422
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St James's Priory is a medieval religious house located in Staffordshire, England. The priory dates from the Norman period and was established as a dependent cell, reflecting the expansion of monastic communities across the English Midlands during the twelfth century. The surviving structures demonstrate the architectural character typical of smaller priories of this era, with evidence of stone construction indicative of the site's status and longevity. The priory remained in use throughout the medieval period until its dissolution during the sixteenth-century Reformation, after which the site gradually declined.

St James's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St James's Priory?

St James's Priory is a medieval religious house located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020422.

Who is responsible for protecting St James's Priory?

St James's 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 1020422.

What other scheduled monuments are near St James's Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dudley Castle (0.4 km), Lime working remains in Dudley (0.5 km), Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm (2.6 km).

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