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Thame Abbey
Hob Uid: 342660
Location : Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire Thame
Grid Ref : SP7168203707
Summary : Cistercian Abbey, originally founded at Otley in 1138 but moved to Thame in circa 1140, dissolved in 1539. The remains including the abbots lodgings, and a 13th century range have been incorporated into an 18th century country house.
More information : (SP 7168 0374) Abbey (NR) (Cistercian) (1) The Cistercian Abbey, originally founded at Otley in 1138, was moved to Thame c 1140. It was in a ruinous state in 1525 and dissolved 1539. (2) The remains of Thame Abbey, consisting of the abbot's lodgings, early 16th century and a 13th century range to the north, are now incorporated in Thame Park, which is mainly 18th c (Plan). (3) Thame Park (name verified) is an outstanding early Georgian house built 1740. It incorporates the possible kitchen wing and the Abbots Hall of the Cistercian Abbey (see VCH plan). There is no trace and no knowledge of further monastic buildings. The "fishpond" to the S of the house is contemporary with the 18th century emparking. (See SP70SW20). (4)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1140
Monument Type : Cistercian Monastery, Abbey, Monastic Dwelling
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 57001
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SP 70 SW 2
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1974-01-10
End Date : 1974-01-10

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2001-01-01
End Date : 2001-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Thame Abbey