The Benedictine Priory of St Mary (Sopwell Priory) and the post-medieval mansions known as Sopwell House or Lee Hall - St Albans
Remains of post-Dissolution mansion on site of medieval priory. A major programme of repair works to the ruins has been carried out, with only a final phase of consolidation now required in order to take the site off the register. This last phase has yet to be programmed.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- The Benedictine Priory of St Mary (Sopwell Priory) and the post-medieval mansions known as Sopwell House or Lee Hall
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1019137
- Local Planning Authority:
- St Albans
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house
Location
- Building Name:
- The Benedictine Priory of St Mary (Sopwell Priory) and the post-medieval mansions known as Sopwell House or Lee Hall
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District / Borough:
- St Albans
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- St. Albans
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument, LB grade II, part in CA
Contact Details
Jess Tipper 01223 582769
