Thoby Priory ruins, Thoby Lane, Mountnessing - Brentwood

Ruined remains of Augustinian priory, founded c1150, comprising south wall of presbytery and south nave arcade. The buried archaeological remains secured as part of a housing scheme. Opportunities for improved monument management. No progress on repair of wall.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Thoby Priory
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1005560
    Local Planning Authority:
    Brentwood
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary

Location

    Building Name:
    Thoby Priory ruins
    Street Name:
    Thoby Lane
    County:
    Essex
    District / Borough:
    Brentwood
    Parish:
    Mountnessing
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Brentwood and Ongar
    Region:
    East of England

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Part occupied/part in use
    Priority:
    A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    A
    Ownership:
    Private
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
    List Entry Number(s):
    1005560 and 1293183

Contact Details

Jess Tipper 01223 582769