Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton

Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton

England
List entry 1021284
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hulton Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in the twelfth century in Staffordshire. The abbey was established as a daughter house of the Cistercian order and operated as a monastic community until its dissolution during the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The surviving remains, located adjacent to Leek Road in Abbey Hulton, consist of archaeological earthworks and structural fragments that preserve evidence of the abbey's layout and construction. The site is designated as an ancient monument and represents an important example of Cistercian monastic settlement in the Midlands.

Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021284. View the official record →

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What is Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton?

Hulton Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in the twelfth century in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021284.

Who is responsible for protecting Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton?

Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton 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 1021284.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hulton Abbey: a Cistercian monastery adjacent to Leek Road, Abbey Hulton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Simfields moated site. (2.6 km), Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds (3.5 km), Etruscan Bone Mill, Etruria (4 km).

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