Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPremonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm

Premonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm

England
List entry 1017186
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sulby Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery founded in the twelfth century in Northamptonshire. The site, located near Sulby village, represents one of the several houses established by the Premonstratensian order, also known as the White Canons, across medieval England. The abbey would have comprised the characteristic buildings of a monastic complex, including a church, cloisters, and domestic structures arranged according to the regular plan typical of the order. Like many English monasteries, Sulby Abbey was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, and the site subsequently passed through various hands, with surviving elements now forming the scheduled ancient monument.

Premonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017186. View the official record →

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What is Premonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm?

Sulby Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery founded in the twelfth century in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017186.

Who is responsible for protecting Premonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm?

Premonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm 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 1017186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Premonstratensian abbey at Sulby Abbey Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Sulby medieval settlement (1.5 km), Causewayed enclosure 175m west of Wheler Lodge Farm (3 km), Two bowl barrows and a henge 600m east of Mill Hill Farm (3.4 km).

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