Ulverscroft Priory ruins, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft - Charnwood

The Priory of St Mary was founded in 1134 by Robert, Earl of Leicester, and was taken over by the Augustinian order in 1174. Visible remains date to C13, C14 and C15. Parts of the outbuildings have been restored as two cottages. The Parlour/Prior's lodging is propped and has a temporary roof. A schedule of repairs was prepared several years ago, but no further progress has been made. Historic England will seek engagement with the owner to update the condition assessment and repair schedule.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Ulverscroft Priory, moat and three fishponds

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1008554

Local Planning Authority:

Charnwood

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house

Location

Building Name:

Ulverscroft Priory ruins

Street Name:

Priory Lane

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

Charnwood

Parish:

Ulverscroft

Parliamentary Constituency:

Mid Leicestershire

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

D

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number(s):

1008554 and 1295073