Dale Abbey

England
List entry 1007061
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dale Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery founded in the twelfth century in Derbyshire. The site retains substantial architectural remains including the crossing tower and chancel of the abbey church, which demonstrate the Transitional and Early English Gothic styles characteristic of religious foundations of this period. The abbey was dissolved during the Reformation, after which the precinct was adapted for domestic use, with a house subsequently built incorporating some of the surviving monastic structures. The ruins, set within a wooded valley landscape, represent an important example of the medieval religious architecture and monastic settlement pattern of the English Midlands.

Dale Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dale Abbey?

Dale Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery founded in the twelfth century in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007061.

Who is responsible for protecting Dale Abbey?

Dale 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 1007061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dale Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lock up and pinfold (4.5 km), Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft in the churchyard of St Werburgh's Church, Spondon (4.8 km), Anglian high cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church (5.3 km).

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