Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUp Holland Benedictine priory

Up Holland Benedictine priory

England
List entry 1013649
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Up Holland Benedictine Priory is a medieval religious foundation located in Lancashire, England, which was established as a priory in the twelfth century. The site served as an important centre of Benedictine monastic life in the region until its dissolution during the English Reformation in the sixteenth century. Surviving remains include fragments of the priory church and associated monastic buildings, which testify to the scale and significance of the foundation at the height of the medieval period. The priory church was notable for its substantial stone construction and architectural detailing characteristic of the later medieval period, and the site continues to be of considerable importance for understanding the religious landscape of medieval Lancashire.

Up Holland Benedictine priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Up Holland Benedictine priory?

Up Holland Benedictine Priory is a medieval religious foundation located in Lancashire, England, which was established as a priory in the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013649.

Who is responsible for protecting Up Holland Benedictine priory?

Up Holland Benedictine 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 1013649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Up Holland Benedictine priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Winstanley moated site and five fishponds (2.5 km), Cross base on Standish Wood Lane 700m south east of Standish Hall (5.4 km), Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish (5.9 km).

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