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 founded in the twelfth century in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The priory was established as a daughter house and became an important religious community within the region during the medieval period. Substantial remains of the priory buildings survive, including elements of the conventional structures that reflect its significance as a monastic establishment. The site provides evidence of medieval monastic life and architecture characteristic of Yorkshire's religious foundations before the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century.

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 founded in the twelfth century in the North Riding of Yorkshire. 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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