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Canonsleigh Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery founded in the mid-twelfth century in Devon, England. The abbey was established as a house of canons regular and operated as an important religious community until its dissolution in 1536 during the English Reformation. Today, substantial remains survive including portions of the gatehouse, fragments of the claustral buildings, and elements of the church structure, which testify to the abbey's former significance. The site is situated near Tiverton and represents a key example of Devon's medieval ecclesiastical heritage.
Canonsleigh Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003830. View the official record →
Canonsleigh Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery founded in the mid-twelfth century in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003830.
Canonsleigh 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 1003830.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Castles (7.1 km), Roman fort 300m NE of Cudmore Farm (7.6 km), Camp S of Manor Farm (9.9 km).
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