A Cluniac priory of St Mary Magdalene, founded in c.1154 by Adam Fitz Swane (Rigold 1968, xi). It transferred to the Benedictine order in 1281 (Hey 1986, 59-60). The monastery had two fishponds that partially survive as earthworks and the buildings themselves are ruins, but standing to two stories in places. There were a number of alterations and additions to the priory buildings over the years. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1538 the priors house was adapted as a dwelling (Scheduled Ancient Monument 13255).