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Broomholm Priory

Hob Uid: 133670
Location :
Norfolk
North Norfolk
Bacton
Grid Ref : TG3460033300
Summary : Priory founded 1113 by William de Glanville and subordinate to the Cluniac house at Castle Acre. It came under direct Cluniac rule about 1195 until 1390, when it became denizen. It was dissolved in 1536. Standing remains comprise parts of the north transept, (the bottom of which has been utilized as a pillbox during the Second World War), nave, chapter house, dorter, refectory and two gatehouses.
More information : (TG 346333) Remains of St Andrew's Priory (NR)(Cluniac - founded 1390) Gateway (NR) (remains of)

The Priory, dedicated to St Andrew, was founded by William de Glanville in 1113 and was subordinate to the Cluniac house of Castle Acre. It came under direct Cluny rule about 1195 and was dissolved in 1536.The ruins are impressive but not easily read, especially because the most interesting fragment, that of the north transept of the church, suffered from later cross-walls not yet removed. Plan (5).

The remains comprise parts of the north transept (the bottom of which was utilized as a pillbox during the Second World War), nave, chapter house, dorter and refectory as well as two gatehouses. See ground photographs.

No change. See additional ground photographs. Published 1:2500 revised on MSD.

Wills Gazetteer gives NGR of Pillbox as TG 348 333 (8)
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Source details : OS 1:10 000 1972
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Source details : (JC Cox)
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Source details : North East Norfolk & Norwich 1962 80-1
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Source details : F1 BHS 13-JUN-68
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Source details : F2 RD 16-JUN-80
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Founded 1113 and alien until 1390
Monument End Date : 1390
Monument Start Date : 1113
Monument Type : Cluniac Cell, Alien Priory, Church, Dormitory, Refectory, Gatehouse
Evidence : Earthwork, Ruined Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Denizen from 1390
Monument End Date : 1536
Monument Start Date : 1390
Monument Type : Cluniac Monastery, Church, Refectory, Dormitory, Gatehouse, Priory
Evidence : Ruined Building, Earthwork
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Second World War
Monument End Date : 1945
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Pillbox (Variant), Pillbox
Evidence : Structure
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 169
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 1073
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 224216
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 224218
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 33 SW 1
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1968-06-13
End Date : 1968-06-13
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1980-06-16
End Date : 1980-06-16
Associated Activities :
Activity type : SYSTEMATIC FIELDWALKING SURVEY
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31
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Activity type : METAL DETECTING SURVEY
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31
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Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31
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Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31