Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross

Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross

England
List entry 1017225
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wykeham Cistercian priory is a monastic foundation of the Cistercian order located in Yorkshire. The priory is now represented principally by All Saints parish church, which incorporates architectural elements and fabric from the medieval religious complex, reflecting the phases of construction and modification across its existence. A churchyard cross survives at the site, a further remnant of the medieval sacred landscape associated with the priory settlement. The church and its appurtenances constitute an important archaeological and architectural record of Cistercian religious life in northern England.

Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross?

Wykeham Cistercian priory is a monastic foundation of the Cistercian order located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017225.

Who is responsible for protecting Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross?

Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross 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 1017225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 1.3km east of Manor Wold Farm (6.8 km), East Heslerton Brow barrow group: a long barrow 1000m east of Manor Wold Farm (7 km), East Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 750m east of Manor Wold Farm (7 km).

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