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Wolston Priory is a medieval religious foundation located near Wolston in Warwickshire. The priory was established in the twelfth century as a house of Benedictine monks and represents an important example of monastic settlement in the region. The site is characterised by earthworks including a moated enclosure, which reflects the defended and water-managed landscape typical of medieval monastic complexes. Archaeological and documentary evidence indicates the priory remained in occupation until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, after which the site gradually fell into decay, leaving the visible earthwork remains that survive today.
Wolston priory and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007721. View the official record →
Wolston Priory is a medieval religious foundation located near Wolston in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007721.
Wolston priory and moated site 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 1007721.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brandon Castle (0.7 km), Bowl barrow on Lammas Hill (0.8 km), Prehistoric pit alignments and associated features 160m north of The Barbellows (1.9 km).
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