Beauvale Priory, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire

Local Authority:

Although this important religious site has been in jeopardy for mandy years, repairs are now in hand.© James BrennanBroxtowe Borough Council

Brief description and history:

The ruins of this Carthusian priory are some of the most significant buildings of the Order surviving in England, but have been on English Heritage's 'at risk' register since its inception. In spite of several approaches, the former owners were not prepared to agree to repairs.

Following the sale of the farm in 2007, however, the new owner has engaged with English Heritage to seek support for the repair and conservation of the surviving medieval buildings, parts of the church, the prior's lodging and the inner gate house. An analytical record of the buildings has been prepared and the buildings scaffolded for close inspection. A repair programme is expected to be complete before the autumn of 2009.

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