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Tulketh Abbey
Hob Uid: 42750
Location : Lancashire Preston Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SD5224030150
Summary : Site of Tulketh Abbey, the first Savigniac house founded in England. It was founded by Stephen, Count of Boulogne, later King of England. However, it was transferred to Furness in 1127. The abbey lies in the grounds of the now deserted Tulketh Hall.
More information : SD 52243015 Monastery (NR) (site of) (NAT) (1) Tulketh - Cistercian Abbey (sic). This was the first site of the abbey, founded 4th July 1124, which was transferred in 1127 to Furness. (2) Ruins are mentioned in 1774 together with part of a 'fosse'. (The latter was probably remains of the motte and bailey, see SD 53 SW 2). (3) There are no visible remains of the abbey, its site falls within the grounds of the now deserted Tulketh Hall. (4)

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1127
Monument Start Date : 1124
Monument Type : Savigniac Monastery, Abbey
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 53 SW 22
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1958-03-25
End Date : 1958-03-25

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Tulketh Abbey