Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of)

Dieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of)

England
List entry 1006107
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dieu-la-Cres Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in Staffordshire, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of the Cistercian order. The abbey was established during a period of significant monastic expansion in England and followed the austere architectural principles characteristic of Cistercian communities. Today, only fragmentary remains survive of the abbey's structures, reflecting the extensive dismantling that followed the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The surviving features provide evidence of the abbey's medieval layout and construction, though much of the original stonework has been lost or incorporated into later buildings in the vicinity.

Dieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of)?

Dieu-la-Cres Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in Staffordshire, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of the Cistercian order. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006107.

Who is responsible for protecting Dieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of)?

Dieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of) 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 1006107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dieu-la-Cres Abbey (remains of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brindley's Mill (1.1 km), Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church (1.2 km), Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 2m south of St Edward's Church (1.2 km).

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