Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Sepulchre's Priory

St Sepulchre's Priory

England
List entry 1016882
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Sepulchre's Priory is a Benedictine monastic foundation located in Warwick, Warwickshire, established in the early twelfth century as a daughter house associated with the Cluniac order. The priory was founded by Roger de Newburgh, Earl of Warwick, around 1123, and was dedicated to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, reflecting the religious devotion of the period. The site survives as substantial medieval masonry remains, including elements of the priory church and associated structures, which testify to its former importance as a monastic establishment. St Sepulchre's functioned until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, after which the buildings fell into gradual decline, though fragments of its medieval architecture remain visible within the modern town of Warwick.

St Sepulchre's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016882. View the official record →

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What is St Sepulchre's Priory?

St Sepulchre's Priory is a Benedictine monastic foundation located in Warwick, Warwickshire, established in the early twelfth century as a daughter house associated with the Cluniac order. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016882.

Who is responsible for protecting St Sepulchre's Priory?

St Sepulchre'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 1016882.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duke of Bedford's Castle, 140m SE of Castle Farm (5.9 km), Oakley Wood Camp (6.4 km), Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm (6.8 km).

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