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Kenilworth Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1122 by Geoffrey de Clinton in Warwickshire. The abbey prospered throughout the medieval period as one of the wealthier religious houses in the Midlands, accumulating extensive lands and influence until the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII in 1539. Today the ruins display characteristic Cistercian architecture, including substantial remains of the twelfth-century sandstone church, the chapter house, and other domestic ranges, which reflect the abbey's considerable status and resources. The site remains one of the most impressive monastic ruins in central England, situated within the grounds of Kenilworth Castle.
Kenilworth Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021079. View the official record →
Kenilworth Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1122 by Geoffrey de Clinton in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021079.
Kenilworth 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 1021079.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman settlement at Glasshouse Wood (2.7 km), Wedgnock Park pale, dam, two watermill sites, bridge and hollow way 200m north east of Goodrest Farm (3.3 km), Goodrest Lodge: a double moated site with fishponds (3.5 km).
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