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Owston Augustinian Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument near Owston in Leicestershire, founded in the twelfth century as a house of Augustinian canons. The abbey complex, established during the High Medieval period, developed characteristic features typical of Augustinian foundations, including a gatehouse and boundary structures that demarcated the monastic precinct. The site is distinguished by the survival of six fishponds, which served both practical and symbolic functions within the monastery's economy and landscape management. The earthworks and standing structures at Owston, recorded and protected as a heritage asset, preserve evidence of the medieval monastic infrastructure that remained substantially intact following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century.
Owston Augustinian Abbey with six fishponds, a gatehouse and boundary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008556. View the official record →
Owston Augustinian Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument near Owston in Leicestershire, founded in the twelfth century as a house of Augustinian canons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008556.
Owston Augustinian Abbey with six fishponds, a gatehouse and boundary 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 1008556.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whatborough deserted medieval village (2.2 km), Sauvey Castle (3.2 km), Castle mound (3.8 km).
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