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St Martin's Priory is a former Benedictine priory situated in Dover, Kent, founded in the late Anglo-Saxon period, possibly in the tenth century, making it one of the earliest monastic establishments in the region. The surviving remains comprise fragmentary stonework and earthworks that testify to its medieval layout and construction, though substantial portions of the original buildings have been lost or obscured over centuries. The priory served as an important religious house throughout the medieval period and would have operated under the Benedictine Rule until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of monastic settlement patterns in southeastern England and the material culture of a dependent priory within the broader ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Kent.
St Martin's Priory (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002943. View the official record →
St Martin's Priory is a former Benedictine priory situated in Dover, Kent, founded in the late Anglo-Saxon period, possibly in the tenth century, making it one of the earliest monastic establishments in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002943.
St Martin's Priory (remains of) 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 1002943.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maison Dieu (0.2 km), The Painted House, N of Market Street (0.4 km), The Bath House, N of Market Street (0.4 km).
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