Scheduled MonumentsEnglandYedingham Priory

Yedingham Priory

England
List entry 1003684
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Yedingham Priory is a Benedictine priory situated in the North Riding of Yorkshire, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Whitby Abbey. The priory was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, after which its buildings fell into ruin. Substantial remains of the monastic structures survive, including parts of the church and domestic buildings, which demonstrate the architectural character typical of medieval Yorkshire monasteries. The site retains considerable archaeological significance as evidence of monastic life and organisation in medieval northern England.

Yedingham Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yedingham Priory?

Yedingham Priory is a Benedictine priory situated in the North Riding of Yorkshire, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Whitby Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003684.

Who is responsible for protecting Yedingham Priory?

Yedingham 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 1003684.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yedingham Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Newlands Lane (7.8 km), Three Howes round barrows (8.7 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Broom House (8.9 km).

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