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Marmont Priory

Hob Uid: 354865
Location :
Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Upwell
Grid Ref : TF4930001300
Summary : A Gilbertine Priory was founded at Upwell before 1204, when King John confirmed the foundation charter. In 1535, it was called a cell of Watton, and was dissolved in 1538.
More information : (TF 493 013) Marmont Priory Farm (NAT). On site of (NAT) Priory (NR). (Gilbertine) (NR). (1)

The Priory of St Mary was founded by Ralph de Hauvill and confirmed by King John in 1204. Three Gilbertine canons were placed there circa 1203 and in 1535 it was called the cell of Watton, being surrendered on October 14th, 1538. (2)

Marmont Priory Farm now occupies the site. (3)

Gilbertine cell at Upwell. Marmont Priory Farm. A small priory was founded here circa 1200. (4)

Marmont Priory Farm is a nondescript brick building of various constructional phases through the 18th to 20th century. There are no evident remains of monastic buildings nor is there any early stone juxtapositioned with the present fabric. The owners have knowledge of the history of their property but can recall no extant remains of the House; they state that the interior (not seen by this investigator) is in keeping with the present exterior. There are no adjacent earthworks (fishponds, precinct ditches etc) which may have had a monastic origin. (5)
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented
Monument End Date : 1204
Monument Start Date : 1204
Monument Type : Gilbertine Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented
Monument End Date : 1538
Monument Start Date : 1535
Monument Type : Gilbertine Cell
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 25832
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 40 SE 8
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Associated Monuments :
Relationship type : General association
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-04-05
End Date : 1976-04-05
Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1997-01-01
End Date : 1997-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31