Monk Bretton, Building Recording

The priory is fortunate enough to still retain significant portions of upstanding masonry remains, some of which survive to over 10 metres in height. This is particularly the case in the western range of the cloister, which seems to have been the focus of the later Tudor occupation. One of the best ways to understand how the buildings were altered to fit their new purpose is by undertaking measured stone-by-stone drawings of the walls. This enables us to record and interpret changes that have taken place during the 16th-century (as well as during earlier and later periods). This way we have been able to build up a comprehensive picture of how the priory was redeveloped, and will allow us in the future to recreate the footprint and appearance of the Tudor dwelling.