Sandwell Priory, Medieval monastery ruins in Sandwell, England
The remaining stone walls of Sandwell Priory outline the original layout of the Benedictine monastery, including the church foundations and water supply system.
The priory, founded in 1190 by William Fitz Guy of West Bromwich, operated until 1525 when Cardinal Wolsey ordered its dissolution before Henry VIII's wider monastery reforms.
Medieval monks at Sandwell Priory maintained fishponds for food supply and created a network of water channels through the kitchen and surrounding grounds.
Visitors can examine the archaeological remains within Sandwell Valley Country Park and learn about the priory's history at the visitor center in Sandwell Park Farm.
The excavations revealed that parts of the original priory structure were incorporated into Lord Dartmouth's 1701 mansion, which stood until its demolition in 1928.
Location: Sandwell
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 52.51980,-1.96471
Latest update: March 20, 2025 11:12
Galton Bridge
2.2 km
The Public
1.9 km
Sandwell Valley Country Park
1.2 km
St James' Church
2 km
St Andrew's Church
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Mortuary Chapel, Handsworth Cemetery
583 m
West Bromwich Central tram stop
2.1 km
Sandwell Valley RSPB reserve
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Summit Bridge
2.1 km
Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve
1.6 km
Church of All Saints
2.1 km
Bluebell
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Sot's Hole gate
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Hawthorn House
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Dartmouth Park
1.2 km
Handsworth Cemetery Lodge
879 m
Handsworth Hall (University Of Aston)
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West Bromwich Library
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Sandwell War Memorial
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Handsworth Cemetery gates
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Hill House
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Arch Lodge And Flanking Wall (Junction 1 M5 Motorway And A41)
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Railway Bridge 15 Metres North Of Summit Bridge/Roebuck Lane Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton Level
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Post box B21 145D
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Post box B71 46
1.7 km
Astle Gates
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Sandwell Valley flood defences
2.1 km
Milestone Near The Corner Of Milestone Lane
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