Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHaughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains

Haughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains

England
List entry 1021364
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England
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History & significance

Haughmond Abbey is an Augustinian house founded in the twelfth century in Shropshire, established on the site of an earlier religious foundation. The monastery flourished during the medieval period as an important Augustinian community before its dissolution in 1539. Substantial remains survive, including parts of the church, cloister buildings, and domestic structures, which testify to the abbey's medieval significance and architectural ambitions. After the Dissolution, the site was adapted for residential use, and later developments including post-medieval gardens and earthworks further modified the landscape, leaving a palimpsest of ecclesiastical and secular occupation.

Haughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021364. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains?

Haughmond Abbey is an Augustinian house founded in the twelfth century in Shropshire, established on the site of an earlier religious foundation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021364.

Who is responsible for protecting Haughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains?

Haughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains 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 1021364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haughmond Abbey: an Augustinian monastery on the site of an earlier religious foundation, a post-Dissolution residence and garden remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site discovered by aerial photography (3.9 km), Churchyard cross SW of St Giles Church (4.9 km), Moated site and fishponds 150m north of Attingham Home Farm (5 km).

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