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 in Warwickshire. The site retains archaeological and structural remains of the priory buildings, which continued in use until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. Following the Dissolution, the priory was converted to a residential house, reflecting the common practice of adapting monastic properties for secular occupation. The site also preserves evidence of nineteenth-century garden layout and improvements, demonstrating the changing use and development of the grounds across several centuries.

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 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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