Priory House, Much Wenlock - Shropshire (UA)
Following the Dissolution of Wenlock Priory in 1540, the site and its buildings were acquired by Thomas Lawley. The Lawleys and their successors occupied the C15 Prior's Lodging and C12 Infirmary which subsequently became known as the 'Abbey House' and has survived as a private residence to this day with few alterations. The roof of the Prior's lodging is covered by Harnage stone slates and requires complete renewal. A Historic England Project Development grant was awarded in September 2023 to identify a source of Harnage slate and other works to facilitate a re-roofing scheme.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Priory House
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1053843
- Local Planning Authority:
- Shropshire (UA)
- Site Type:
- Domestic > Country house
Location
- Building Name:
- Priory House
- Unitary Authority:
- Shropshire (UA)
- Parish:
- Much Wenlock
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- South Shropshire
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Occupied/in use
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II, SM, CA
Contact Details
Hannah Grayson 0121 625 6888
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England