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Garendon is a Cistercian abbey and later mansion site in Leicestershire that originated as a monastic foundation in the twelfth century. The remains include earthwork evidence of the abbey complex alongside later residential structures, reflecting the site's transformation following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The monument is further defined by associated landscape features including a fishpond and mound, typical of both monastic and post-monastic aristocratic estates. The site represents an important survival of monastic archaeology in the East Midlands, documenting the transition from religious to secular occupation of significant ecclesiastical properties.
Cistercian abbey and mansion, with fishpond and mound at Garendon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009171. View the official record →
Garendon is a Cistercian abbey and later mansion site in Leicestershire that originated as a monastic foundation in the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009171.
Cistercian abbey and mansion, with fishpond and mound at Garendon 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 1009171.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Saints' Church, Dishley (1.8 km), Village cross at junction of Church Street and Cross Street (2.5 km), Circular enclosure 300m north east of Forest Field (5 km).
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