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Weybourne Priory
Hob Uid: 132125
Location : Norfolk North Norfolk Weybourne
Grid Ref : TG1117043080
Summary : The priory was founded as a house of Augustinian canons towards the end of the 12th or at the beginning of the 13th century by Sir Ralph Mainwaring . The monument includes the remains of the priory church dating from the early 13th to the 15th century but incorporating parts of an earlier church dated to the 11th century, together with the remains of the conventual buildings to the north of the church and of associated buildings and water management features, lying to the north and east of these within the known area of the monastic precinct.
More information : (TG 112430) Priory (Remains of) (1) Weybourne Priory was founded for Augustinian Canons between 1199 and 1216. Dissolved 1314. (2) Founded by Sir Ralph Meyngaryn, the Priory became subordinate to the Priory of Westacre the present remains of the Priory include part of the N Wall of the choir, and of the E and S walls of the presbytery; a high fragment of the E wall of the N transept still stands with the entire E wall of the cloister; the entry to the N (refectory) range remains entire with its vaults, also parts of the refectory wall on its claustral side and its N wall. Fragments of the W range are incorporated with the house (presumably Priory Farm). (3,4) Excavations have revealed foundations of other buildings surrounding the cloisters. Plan by F.H Fairweather referred to. (5) See 25" survey and photos. (6) Site is scheduled Norf 195. (7)

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Source details : Ordnance Survey 6" 1959
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Source details : First OS Archaeology Field Investigator 25/09/1969
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Source details : Ancient Monuments in England 1973 151
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Source details : List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest North Norfolk 30/09/1987
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C11
Monument End Date : 1099
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Church
Evidence : Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Founded Late C12/early C13
Monument End Date : 1232
Monument Start Date : 1167
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Ruined Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built between 1167 to 1536
Monument End Date : 1536
Monument Start Date : 1167
Monument Type : Cloister, Refectory, Undercroft, Chapter House, Dormitory, Toilet, Fishpond, Conduit, Drain, Water Channel, Pond, Barn, Buttery, Kitchen, Brewhouse
Evidence : Ruined Building, Sub Surface Deposit, Earthwork, Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late C14 additions
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1367
Monument Type : Priory, Church
Evidence : Ruined Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Dissolved in 1536
Monument End Date : 1536
Monument Start Date : 1536
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Earthwork, Ruined Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 195
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 224658
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 6278
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 21390
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 14 SW 9
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1871-01-01
End Date : 1871-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1930-01-01
End Date : 1930-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1969-09-25
End Date : 1969-09-25

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date : 2008-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Weybourne Priory