Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUp Holland Benedictine priory

Up Holland Benedictine priory

England
List entry 1013649
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Up Holland Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in Lancashire. The priory was established as a daughter house and developed considerable landed estates during the medieval period, becoming one of the region's significant religious houses. The site retains fragmentary architectural remains indicative of its monastic past, including elements of its ecclesiastical structures. Like many English monasteries, Up Holland Priory was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which the site was gradually dismantled and repurposed.

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 Priory is a Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in Lancashire. 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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