Blyth Priory

Blyth Priory was a Benedictine monastery with remains showing architectural features from the 11th century built in Norman style. The archaeological remains now lie beneath a housing development in the village of Blyth, Nottinghamshire.

A Norman nobleman named Roger de Busli founded the monastery in 1088 and connected it to a French abbey in Rouen. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, the church was converted to serve as a parish church.

The site served as a spiritual center where monks performed daily prayers and the local population participated in religious life. This role shaped village life for centuries.

The site is now a protected monument with remains hidden beneath modern buildings, making them difficult to see from ground level. The nearest visible structure is the parish church of St. Mary and St. Martin, which visitors can access.

The original monastery church was rebuilt as today's parish church after the dissolution and still contains parts of the original Norman architecture. Visitors can discover traces of this medieval past still visible in the building.

Location: Blyth

Inception: 1088

GPS coordinates: 53.37880,-1.06346

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41