Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Meaux Cistercian Abbey

Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey

England
List entry 1007843
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Meaux Cistercian Abbey is a twelfth-century monastic site located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, founded as a Cistercian house in 1150. The abbey, situated near Beverley, became one of the significant religious establishments in the region during the medieval period, following the austere observances characteristic of the Cistercian order. Though now fragmentary, the earthworks and archaeological remains preserve evidence of the abbey's layout and former extent. The site was dissolved during the Reformation in the sixteenth century, after which the buildings were gradually demolished and the lands converted to agricultural use.

Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007843. View the official record →

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What is Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey?

Meaux Cistercian Abbey is a twelfth-century monastic site located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, founded as a Cistercian house in 1150. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007843.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey?

Site of Meaux Cistercian 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 1007843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm (1.3 km), Meaux duck decoy, 420m south west of Meaux Decoy Farm (1.5 km), Moated monastic grange site and fishponds in Paradise Wood, 630m north west of Carlam Hill Farm (2.8 km).

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