Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church

St Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1010241
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Priory is a Benedictine alien priory located near St Mary's Church in Kent, England. Founded as a dependency of a Norman French monastery, the priory functioned as part of the network of alien religious houses established in England following the Norman Conquest, maintaining ties to its mother house across the Channel. The site dates from the medieval period, with its significance lying in its role within the English feudal ecclesiastical system and its connection to the broader patterns of Norman monastic settlement. Though now largely fragmentary, archaeological and documentary evidence has permitted its identification and scheduling as a protected monument of national importance.

St Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church?

St Mary's Priory is a Benedictine alien priory located near St Mary's Church in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010241.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church?

St Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church 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 1010241.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Priory: an alien Benedictine priory 100m east of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town (6.4 km), Fort Clarence (6.9 km), Brompton Lines (7.2 km).

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