Up Holland Priory was a Benedictine priory in Up Holland, Lancashire, England. It was founded in 1319.[1] The priory remains are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building,[2] and the site is listed as a scheduled monument.[3] The former chancel is now the nave of the Church of St Thomas the Martyr.
| Up Holland Priory | |
|---|---|
 St Thomas the Martyr's nave used to be the chancel of the priory. | |
  Up Holland Priory Location in West Lancashire | |
| 53°32′24″N 2°43′17″W / 53.5401°N 2.7213°W | |
| OS grid reference | SD 5229605070 |
| Location | Up Holland, Lancashire |
| Denomination | Benedictine |
| History | |
| Founded | 1319 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
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References
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- ^ Farrer & Brownbill (1908), pp. 111–12
- ^ Historic England. "Up Holland Priory Remains (1219780)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Up Holland Benedictine Priory (1013649)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- Sources
- Farrer, William; Brownbill, J., eds. (1908), "Houses of Benedictine Monks — The Priory of Upholland", A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 2, Constable
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