Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThornholme Augustinian priory

Thornholme Augustinian priory

England
List entry 1017821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Thornholme Augustinian Priory is a religious house founded in the twelfth century in Lincolnshire, established as a community of Augustinian canons. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, as were all English religious foundations of this period. The site retains fragmentary masonry remains indicative of its medieval ecclesiastical function, though the extent of surviving structures reflects the considerable disruption caused by post-Dissolution demolition and agricultural use of the land. Thornholme represents an important example of the widespread network of Augustinian communities that characterised the English ecclesiastical landscape before the Dissolution.

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 Augustinian Priory is a religious house founded in the twelfth century in Lincolnshire, established as a community of Augustinian canons. 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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