Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives

The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives

England
List entry 1011722
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Overview

History & significance

The priory barn is a 14th-century stone structure forming part of the remains of a Benedictine priory located at Saint Ives in Huntingdonshire. The barn represents one of the surviving buildings from the medieval priory complex and demonstrates the agricultural and economic functions that supported monastic communities during the later medieval period. Constructed in stone with robust architectural features typical of monastic outbuildings, the structure reflects the scale and resources invested in monastic establishments prior to their dissolution in the 16th century. The priory barn remains a significant testimony to the organisation and material culture of medieval religious houses in the East Midlands.

The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011722. View the official record →

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What is The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives?

The priory barn is a 14th-century stone structure forming part of the remains of a Benedictine priory located at Saint Ives in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011722.

Who is responsible for protecting The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives?

The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives 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 1011722.

What other scheduled monuments are near The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ives Bridge (0.2 km), Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge (1.3 km), Low Hill bowl barrow, 575m north of Fen Drayton Reservoir (2.4 km).

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