Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThornholme Augustinian priory

Thornholme Augustinian priory

England
List entry 1017821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thornholme Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory located in Lincolnshire, founded in the twelfth century as a house of canons regular. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, and today the site comprises substantial fragmentary remains of the religious buildings set within earthwork enclosures that indicate the extent of the medieval complex. The surviving stonework and archaeological features provide evidence of the priory's layout and construction, reflecting the architectural conventions typical of Augustinian establishments of the period. The site remains of archaeological and historical significance as a record of monastic settlement and organisation in medieval Lincolnshire.

Thornholme Augustinian priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017821. View the official record →

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What is Thornholme Augustinian priory?

Thornholme Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory located in Lincolnshire, founded in the twelfth century as a house of canons regular. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017821.

Who is responsible for protecting Thornholme Augustinian priory?

Thornholme Augustinian 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 1017821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thornholme Augustinian priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow north of Castlethorpe (4.6 km), Earthwork remains of St Bartholomew's Church, High Risby (5.1 km), Raventhorpe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of Raventhorpe Farm (5.2 km).

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