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Seton Priory
Hob Uid: 37257
Location : Cumbria Copeland Bootle, Waberthwaite
Grid Ref : SD1081089870
Summary : 16th century house incorporating the remains of Benedictine nunnery founded circa 1190 as a cell of Nunburnholme Priory. After circa 1313 it became an independent nunnery until dissolved 1540.
More information : (SD 10738993) Seaton Hall (G.T.) and remains of Priory (G.T.) (Benedictine Nuns) (SD 10928986) Old Fish Pond (1) Likely Priory, of Benedictine nuns, founded in the 12th century, in 1313 it was a cell of Nunburnholme and when suppressed in 1537 consisted of two nuns and a novice. The east end of the chapel and parts of the buildings are incorporated in Seaton Hall. (2-3) The only visible external remains of the Priory are part of the chapel. See photograph. The fish pond is in poor condition, and dry. Published survey (25") revised. (4) Seaton Hall. Gde 1. (5) Seton or Lekeley. Founded in the late 12th century, recorded as being a cell of Nunburnholme Priory in 1313. In 1356 St Leonard's Hospital at Lancaster was granted to the priory. Suppressed in c1537 the priory was restored during the rising of the North and finally suppressed in 1540. (6) Seaton Hall with attached ruins. A 16th century house with adjacent ruins of a Benedictine Nunnery. Grade 2*. (7) SD 106898 Seaton Nunnery (site of). Scheduled. (8)

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Source details : DOE Listed Buildings Borough of Copeland Cumbria 14.7.89 p2
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Source details : English Heritage SAM List Cumbria 31.3.94 p16
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1313
Monument Start Date : 1190
Monument Type : Benedictine Cell
Evidence : Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1313
Monument Type : Benedictine Nunnery, Priory, Chapel
Evidence : Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C16
Monument End Date : 1599
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : CU 300
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 18 NW 1
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1969-01-27
End Date : 1969-01-27

Historic England Research Records

Seton Priory