Abbotsbury Abbey |
| Hob Uid: 450348 | |
Location :
Dorset
Abbotsbury
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| Grid Ref : SY5776208506 |
| Summary : St. Peter's Abbey was founded as a college for secular canons in circa 1026 by Orc, a chief minister of King Canute. In circa 1044, it became Benedictine. The site may have belonged to Glastonbury Abbey in the tenth century and an early monastic settlement at the site is possible. Very little is known of the earliest remains, as extensive demolition occured during the Norman period, when new buildings were constructed. The earliest remains now visible include late 12th century carved decoration and 13th and 14th century architectural features. The Abbey was secularised in 1539 by Henry VIII as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. It is thought that the buildings were leased to Sir Giles Srangeways. part of the site may have been converted into a private residence at that time. The site is in the care of English Heritage. |
More information : [SY 577851] Remains of [NAT]
St Peter's Abbey [NR] (Benedictine) [NAT] (1)
St. Peter's Abbey was founded as a college for secular canons in circa 1026 by Orc, a chief minister of King Canute. Circa 1044, it became Benedictine. The site may have belonged to Glastonbury Abbey in the tenth century and an early monastic settlement at the site is possible. Very little is known of the earliest remains, as extensive demolition occured during the Norman period, when new buildings were constructed. The earliest remains now visible include late 12th century carved decoration and 13th and 14th century architectural features. The Abbey was dissolved in 1539. (1)
For details of the remaining monuments see child records SY58NE76-86. (2)
Full description and history. (3-7)
Part of the monastic buildings of the Benedictine Abbey of Abbotsbury. (8)
Source 9 includes a brief accessible overview of the remains of Abbotsbury Abbey for visitors. This source notes that when the abbey was dissolved in 1539, the buildings were leased to Sir Giles Strangeways, who may have converted part of them into a private residence. (9) |