Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains

St Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains

England
List entry 1013657
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Leonard's Priory is a Benedictine nunnery founded in the medieval period, located in Warwickshire. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation, after which the site was converted to domestic use as a post-Dissolution house. Substantial remains of the priory structures survive, including evidence of the convent buildings and associated features. The site retains nineteenth-century garden remains that reflect its later use as a private residence, and it is now designated as an ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance.

St Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains?

St Leonard's Priory is a Benedictine nunnery founded in the medieval period, located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013657.

Who is responsible for protecting St Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains?

St Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains 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 1013657.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Leonard's Priory: a Benedictine nunnery, post Dissolution house and 19th century garden remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site north east of Oldfield Farm (2.5 km), Pinley priory: a Cistercian nunnery and post-Dissolution garden (5 km), Goodrest Lodge: a double moated site with fishponds (5.4 km).

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