Lewes Priory, Medieval priory ruins in Southover, England
The stone ruins of Lewes Priory extend across 16 hectares with foundations of monastic buildings, including a church that measured 128 meters in length.
William de Warenne and Gundrada established this first Cluniac monastery in England during 1081, following their visit to the Priory of Cluny in Burgundy.
The monastery contained a chapter house where monks gathered daily to read from the Rule of Saint Benedict and discuss the administration of the priory.
The southern section of the priory grounds functions as a public park with interpretive signs explaining the layout of the original monastic buildings.
Underground water systems channeled through culverts used tidal flows from the River Ouse to flush sewage from various priory buildings.
Location: Lewes
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 50.86815,0.00823
Latest update: May 18, 2025 12:25
Lewes Castle
523 m
The Dripping Pan
300 m
Anne of Cleves House
276 m
Southover Grange
296 m
Southover General Baptist Chapel
207 m
Pelham House
458 m
Barbican House
496 m
Church of St Michael
458 m
Church of St John the Baptist
179 m
Westgate Chapel
420 m
The White Hart Hotel
516 m
The Lansdown Arms Public House
482 m
17-25, Lansdown Place
490 m
99 And 100, High Street
449 m
15, Lansdown Place
495 m
27, Lansdown Place
478 m
Lewes Signal Box
474 m
Bull House
432 m
Bartholomew House And Railings
497 m
12 And 16, Lansdown Place
517 m
Wall To West Of Pelham House
414 m
The Calvary (mound)
192 m
Tyne House And Railings To South
508 m
St Michael's Church Hall
458 m
18, Lansdown Place
514 m
Round Tower In Priory Grounds
108 m
No 111 And Railings To North
518 m
105, High Street
485 mReviews
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