Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works

England
List entry 1001976
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton is a religious house founded in the twelfth century in Surrey, established as a community of Augustinian canons regular. The priory occupied a site in Merton, where it functioned as an important ecclesiastical centre throughout the medieval period until its dissolution during the reign of Henry VIII in the sixteenth century. The surviving physical remains of the priory, including fragments of its monastic buildings and architectural elements, are scattered across the location and bear witness to its former status as a significant religious foundation. The site has been subject to archaeological investigation and recording, with surviving structural evidence contributing to understanding of Augustinian monastic life and organisation in medieval Surrey.

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001976. View the official record →

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What is The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works?

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton is a religious house founded in the twelfth century in Surrey, established as a community of Augustinian canons regular. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001976.

Who is responsible for protecting The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works?

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works 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 1001976.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa E of Beddington Park (5.2 km), Dovecote, Beddington Park (5.4 km), Milestone in Sutton High Street (5.5 km).

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