Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head

Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head

England
List entry 1013338
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wymondley Priory is a medieval Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in Hertfordshire, situated near the village of Wymondley. The site comprises substantial earthworks including a moat, enclosures, building platforms, and a hollow-way, which together preserve evidence of the monastic precinct and its associated landscape features. A barn of later construction survives as a standing structure within the complex. The priory was dissolved during the Reformation, after which the site gradually returned to agricultural use, though the earthwork remains indicate the former extent and organisation of this 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head?

Wymondley Priory is a medieval Benedictine priory founded in the twelfth century in Hertfordshire, situated near the village of Wymondley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013338.

Who is responsible for protecting Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head?

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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