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Blanchland Abbey
Hob Uid: 18145
Location : Northumberland Blanchland
Grid Ref : NY9645050350
Summary : Premonstratensian monastery, founded in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II. The farms of the abbey were pillaged during the Anglo-Scots wars, especially in 1327, but the abbey was spared. It was suppressed as a lesser monastery in 1536, but refounded by Henry VIII, only to be dissolved in 1539. There are extensive remains , including the priory church, (NY95SE58 and 60), churchyard cross, (NY95SE59), gatehouse, (NY95SE61), and the remains of the claustral buildings and buildings in the East court incorporated in later buildings, (NY95SE62-9). There are 3 fishponds to theWest of the complex.
More information : [Centred NY 9660 5037] Abbey [G.T.] (Rems. of) (1) Blanchland was a Premonstratensian Abbey, dependent on Croxton (Leics.). It was founded by Walter de Bolbec III in 1165 and was dissolved in 1539. In 1704 it was purchased by Lord Crewe, Bishop of Durham, with whose trustees it remains. (2-5) The remains of the Abbey are in good condition. Many carved stones are incorporated in the walls of adjacent cottage or lying loose in gardens and rockeries. (6) No change. (7) (NY 9600 5041) Cross (NR) (NY 9644 5035) Fishponds (NR) (8) NY 9663 5038. Blanchland Premonstatensian abbey. Scheduled RSM No 12612. (10)

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Source details : R.H.Knowles
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1165
Monument Type : Premonstratensian Monastery, Abbey, Church, Fishpond
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 12612
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 95 SE 4
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1956-05-20
End Date : 1956-05-20

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-01-19
End Date : 1966-01-19

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1996-01-01
End Date : 1996-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2007-01-01
End Date : 2007-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : DENDROCHRONOLOGICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date : 2009-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2012-01-01
End Date : 2013-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2013-01-01
End Date : 2014-12-31

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Blanchland Abbey