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Open directionsv ✦ Scheduled Ancient Monument — Nationally protected archaeological site on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Scheduled monuments represent the best surviving examples of England's irreplaceable archaeological heritage.
Priory scheduled monument
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🐦 82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦 82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cleavers, Elder, Pedunculate Oak +22 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cleavers, Elder, Pedunculate Oak +22 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly +43 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly +43 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearby Public paths
Angles Way Walking route 150 km ▾
Named route Length 150 km Regional walking route
Show on map Otter Vale Walks Walking route ▾
Named route Local walking route
Show on map Waveney Valley Walks - Harleston Walking route 6.5 km ▾
Named route Length 6.5 km Round trip Local walking route
Show on map 58 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle Route Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 30 Regional cycle route
Show on map Heart of Suffolk Route Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref HoSR Regional cycle route
Show on map Wolf Way Cycling route 400 km ▾
Named route Ref Wolf Way Length 400 km Round trip Local cycle route
Show on map Regional Cycle Route 30 Cycling route 373 km ▾
Named route Ref 30 Length 373 km Round trip Regional cycle route
Show on map N/A Cycling route 1.5 km ▾
Named route Ref 40 Length 1.5 km National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map N/A Cycling route 51 m ▾
Named route Ref 30 Length 51 m National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map Photos Path to ruins of old priory, Mendham
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Muntjac Muntiacus reevesi
Muntjac Muntiacus reevesi Orius (Heterorius) vicinus
Orius (Heterorius) vicinus
Orius (Heterorius) vicinus
Orius (Heterorius) vicinus
Spotted-winged Drosophila Drosophila suzukii
Spotted-winged Drosophila Drosophila suzukii
Edwardsiana diversa Edwardsiana diversa
Edwardsiana diversa Edwardsiana diversa
Tipula paludosa Tipula paludosa
Tipula paludosa Tipula paludosa
Delicate Apple Capsid Malacocoris chlorizans
Delicate Apple Capsid Malacocoris chlorizans
Orius (Orius) laevigatus Orius (Orius) laevigatus
Orius (Orius) laevigatus Orius (Orius) laevigatus
Physiphora alceae Physiphora alceae
Physiphora alceae Physiphora alceae
Helina lasiophthalma Helina lasiophthalma
Helina lasiophthalma Helina lasiophthalma
Cartodere bifasciata Cartodere bifasciata
Cartodere bifasciata Cartodere bifasciata
Ectopsocus briggsi Ectopsocus briggsi
Ectopsocus briggsi Ectopsocus briggsi
Olibrus corticalis Olibrus corticalis
Olibrus corticalis Olibrus corticalis
Corticarina minuta Corticarina minuta
Corticarina minuta Corticarina minuta
Deraeocoris (Knightocapsus) lutescens Deraeocoris (Knightocapsus) lutescens
Deraeocoris (Knightocapsus) lutescens Deraeocoris (Knightocapsus) lutescens
Small Black Ant Lasius niger
Small Black Ant Lasius niger
Cuckoo-Spit Insect Philaenus spumarius
Cuckoo-Spit Insect Philaenus spumarius
Elder Aphid Aphis (Aphis) sambuci
Elder Aphid Aphis (Aphis) sambuci
Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea
Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans
Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans
Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma najas
Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma najas
Ivy Hedera helix
Ivy Hedera helix
Knotgrass Polygonum aviculare
Knotgrass Polygonum aviculare
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna
Hedge Bindweed Calystegia sepium
Hedge Bindweed Calystegia sepium
Groundsel Senecio vulgaris
Groundsel Senecio vulgaris
Common Nettle Urtica dioica
Common Nettle Urtica dioica
Dogwood Cornus sanguinea
Dogwood Cornus sanguinea
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Butterfly-bush Buddleja davidii
Butterfly-bush Buddleja davidii
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper
Shepherd's-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
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