Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLouth Park Abbey

Louth Park Abbey

England
List entry 1005002
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Louth Park Abbey is a Cistercian abbey founded in 1139 in the parish of Louth, Lincolnshire. The monastery was established under the patronage of local nobility and became a significant religious house within the Cistercian network, acquiring considerable lands and resources throughout the medieval period. The abbey was dissolved in 1536 during Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. Substantial remains of the monastic complex survive today, including parts of the gatehouse and fragments of the abbey church, which testify to the site's former architectural importance as a major religious foundation in the East Midlands.

Louth Park Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Louth Park Abbey?

Louth Park Abbey is a Cistercian abbey founded in 1139 in the parish of Louth, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005002.

Who is responsible for protecting Louth Park Abbey?

Louth Park 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 1005002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Louth Park Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Cockerington Hall moated site (2.6 km), Deserted village (3.4 km), Cross in St Edith's churchyard (3.8 km).

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