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Calder Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century in the Calder Valley in Cumberland. The abbey was established around 1134 as a daughter house of Furness Abbey and became one of the significant monastic foundations in the north-west of England. The surviving remains include substantial stone walls and arches that demonstrate the characteristic architectural style of Cistercian religious houses, with evidence of the claustral ranges and church buildings. The site was dissolved during the Reformation in the 16th century, and its ruins remain an important record of medieval monastic life and Cistercian influence in the region.
Calder Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007166. View the official record →
Calder Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century in the Calder Valley in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007166.
Calder Abbey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007166.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen (0.9 km), High cross in St Mary's churchyard (3.5 km), Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard (3.7 km).
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