Nun Monkton Priory

A Benedictine priory was founded on the site in the reign of Stephen of England, which was dissolved during the English Reformation.

St Mary's Church, Nun Monkton is the only surviving part of the Mediaeval priory.

[1] The rest of the property was sold to John Neville, 3rd Baron Latimer, and then descended through the Percy family until it was acquired in about 1650 by George Payler.

[3] Inside the house, the original staircase survives, the newels carrying carvings which may represent faith, hope and charity.

The dining room has early-18th century panelling, with a carved frieze depicting overhanging acanthus leaves, which may be by the joiner William Thompson.