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Hirst Priory Cell
Hob Uid: 59290
Location : North Lincolnshire Belton
Grid Ref : SE7780010200
Summary : Augustinian Cell founded in the 12th century and dissolved in 1540. Therer are no extant remains, although a moat was recorded around the site, parts of which may survive.
More information : The Augustinians founded a cell at Hirst in the early 12th century. It was suppressed in 1540. (1) There are no existing remains of the cell. (2) Authority 2 correct. (3) No remains could be identified in the proximity of the modern Hirst Priory. (4) SE 77851020 centre. Hirst or Hyrst Priory, site of Augustinian Priory cell dependent on Nostell, founded by Nigel d'Albini early 12th century. Not conventual, it was probably for 1 or 2 canons supervising the estate of Nostell. Dissolved circa 1540. Rectangular moat and buildings are shown on an "ancient map" (a) and on OS 1" (1st ed) 1824. According to Stonehouse (a). "The moat is still perfect onthe NE and W, and inclosed about half an acre of ground, an old barbary tree marks the place where the chapel stood; and at a short distance is the holy pond, which seems to have been a well dug to some small spring, which was descended by a few steps, of these there are some remains". Part of the moat was surviving in 1975, possibly altered by later landscaping. The present building is Georgian/Victorian. (5 - 7)

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Source details : Hist Acc of Lincoln (pt 1) 1825 164
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Source details : The Hist & Topo of the Isle of Axholme 1839 352-3 (W B Stonehouse)
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Source details : Hist of Lincs 5 Lincoln 1971 149 (D Owen)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1100
Monument Type : Augustinian Cell, Moat
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 71 SE 5
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1962-03-27
End Date : 1962-03-27

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-03-10
End Date : 1964-03-10

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Hirst Priory Cell