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