Historic houses · South West England
The Priory
In or near Edington.
The Priory — Grade I listed priory in Edington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westbury · 6.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Priory is a historic house in South-East England. Built or established in 1600, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area BA13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bratton Downs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Priory is a Grade I listed historic house located in Edington, South-East England. Established in 1600, it represents the Tudor-Stuart era. The surrounding area includes several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), such as Bratton Downs, the River Avon System, and Salisbury Plain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2793, -2.1074
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Edington
- Postcode
- BA13 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Established
- 1600
- Nearest railway station
- Westbury — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529908 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Priory?
- The Priory is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA13 4QJ), in the parish of Edington.
- What is The Priory?
- The Priory — Grade I listed priory in Edington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA13 4QJ.
- When was The Priory built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- Is The Priory a listed building?
- The Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Priory a protected site?
- Yes — The Priory is part of the Bratton Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA13 4QJ.