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St Osyths Abbey
Hob Uid: 387757
Location : Essex Tendring St. Osyth
Grid Ref : TM1215015720
Summary : Augustinian priory founded in 1121 and became an abbey in 1150, supressed in 1539. Parts of the abbey were incorporated into a house in 1553 which was remodelled in 1865. Surviving elements of the priory include a 13th century chapel and late 15th century gatehouse.
More information : (TM 12151572) St. Osyth's Abbey (NR) Remains of (Augustinain) (NAT). (1) St Osyth's Priory was founded in 1121 and became an abbey about 1150. The abbey was suppressed in 1539 and came into the possession of Lord Darcy in 1553. He transformed the abbey into a house destroying some parts and making additions which left it much as described by Royal Commission (3). See Guide Book. (2-3) This former religious establishment, still known as St Osyth's Priory, would appear to have been an abbey at the suppression. The remains, still extensive, are as shown on plans. Descriptions in (3) are accurate. The chapel (13th century) is still used for religious purposes. (4) St Osyth's Priory listed Grade I. (5) Scheduled listing. (6) Additional reference. (7)

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Source details : District of Tendring, 1986
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Source details : English Heritage Sams Essex 1987 16.
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Source details : Platt C. 1984. Medieval Britain from the Air, 194
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1121
Monument Type : Augustinian Monastery, Priory
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Became abbey in 1150
Monument End Date : 1150
Monument Start Date : 1150
Monument Type : Abbey, Augustinian Monastery
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C13
Monument End Date : 1299
Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1467
Monument Type : Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Converted in 1533
Monument End Date : 1553
Monument Start Date : 1553
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Remodelled in 1865
Monument End Date : 1865
Monument Start Date : 1865
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : EX 24
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 120020
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TM 11 NW 13
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1951-02-27
End Date : 1951-02-27

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

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

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2016-01-01
End Date : 2016-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2016-01-01
End Date : 2016-12-31

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St Osyths Abbey