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Wymondley Priory is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval Benedictine priory founded in the 12th century, located in Hertfordshire. The site includes a substantial barn, moated enclosure, associated earthworks, platforms, and a hollow-way which together form an exceptional survival of monastic settlement remains. The moat and subsidiary enclosures reflect the hierarchical organisation of the priory's precinct, whilst the conduit head indicates the water management systems essential to monastic life. Though the priory structures themselves have largely disappeared above ground, the archaeological earthworks provide significant evidence for understanding both the physical layout and daily functioning of a medieval religious community.
Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013338. View the official record →
Wymondley Priory is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval Benedictine priory founded in the 12th century, located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013338.
Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head 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 1013338.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Wymondley Castle: a motte and bailey castle and associated manorial enclosure 20m east of St Mary's Church, Great Wymondley (0.7 km), Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings (1.8 km), Chesfield Church (2.5 km).
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