Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of Sibton Abbey

Remains of Sibton Abbey

England
List entry 1018327
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Sibton Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in Suffolk in the mid-twelfth century, specifically around 1150 as a daughter house of Winchcombe Abbey in Gloucestershire. The site preserves fragmentary remains of the abbey buildings, including sections of stone and brick walls that testify to its medieval architectural development and subsequent phases of construction and alteration. Sibton Abbey flourished during the medieval period as a centre of monastic life until its dissolution during the reign of Henry VIII in the sixteenth century. The extant physical remains, though modest, represent an important archaeological record of Cistercian monastic organisation and building practice in East Anglia.

Remains of Sibton Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Sibton Abbey?

Remains of Sibton Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in Suffolk in the mid-twelfth century, specifically around 1150 as a daughter house of Winchcombe Abbey in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018327.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Sibton Abbey?

Remains of Sibton 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 1018327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Sibton Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Grange moated site (0.5 km), South Grange medieval monastic grange (1.4 km), Moat Farm moated site, 650m west of Goodwyns Farm (2.9 km).

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