Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEynsham Abbey (site of)

Eynsham Abbey (site of)

England
List entry 1006332
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eynsham Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in the tenth century in Oxfordshire. The abbey was established around 1005 by Æthelred the Unready and became one of the significant religious houses in the region during the medieval period. The site today survives as earthworks and fragmentary remains of the former monastic buildings, reflecting its substantial medieval layout. The abbey was dissolved during Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century, after which the site fell into decline.

Eynsham Abbey (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eynsham Abbey (site of)?

Eynsham Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in the tenth century in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006332.

Who is responsible for protecting Eynsham Abbey (site of)?

Eynsham Abbey (site 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 1006332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eynsham Abbey (site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swinford Bridge (1.1 km), Sites discovered by aerial photography, near Foxley Farm (1.2 km), Great kitchen of manor house (4 km).

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