Where is Montacute Priory?

Montacute Priory is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA15 6XJ), in the parish of Montacute.

How do I get to Montacute Priory?

The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA15 6XJ.

Is Montacute Priory a listed building?

Montacute Priory is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Is Montacute Priory free to visit?

Yes, Montacute Priory is free to enter.

How do I get to Montacute Priory?

The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA15 6XJ.

Hill forts · South West England

Montacute Priory

In or near Odcombe.

Anglo-SaxonPaid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible££

Montacute Priory — priory in Somerset, England, UK.

Montacute Priory, hill forts in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Yeovil Pen Mill · 7.3 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Montacute Priory, you can take the train to Yeovil Pen Mill, which is approximately 7.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is TA15 6XJ, and entry is free.

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Montacute Priory is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1001. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "priory in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9486°, -2.7177°.

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Official information

Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum is a nostalgic attraction showcasing a variety of toys, radios, and memorabilia from past decades. Visitors can explore exhibits that appeal to all ages, making it a family-friendly destination.

From the Wikipedia article

Montacute Priory was a Cluniac priory of the Benedictine order in Montacute, Somerset, England.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

It was founded between 1078 by William, Count of Mortain, in face of a threat that if he did not do so, the King would take the land from him. It was the only Somerset dependency of Cluny Abbey until 1407, when it gained independence from France. It was dissolved in 1539, At its height in 1262 there were 25 monks. In 1539 there were a Prior and 16 monks. At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086 there were five manors in Mudford. The largest of them, which was given with the church to Montacute Priory in 1192, became Mudford Monachorum (Mudford of the monks) and was centred on the present hamlet of Up Mudford. The Church of St Mary in the village was granted by Montacute Priory to the Bishop…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.9486, -2.7177
District: Somerset
Parish: Montacute
Postcode: TA15 6XJ
Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
Phone: 01935 823024
Established: 1001
Nearest railway station: Yeovil Pen Mill — 7.3 km
Official site: www.montacutemuseum.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q6903141 (CC0)
wikipedia: Montacute Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Montacute Priory- gatehouse (geograph 2909757).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · South West England

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Castles · South West England

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👶↗ montacutemuseum.co.uk

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Montacute Castle

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Viewpoints · South West England

Montacute Castle

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Mountains & hills · South West England

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Hotels · South West England

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Caravan parks · South West England

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Hotels · South West England

Manor Hotel

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Campsites · South West England

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