Tilty Abbey

England
List entry 1002164
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tilty Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located in Essex, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Thame Abbey in Oxfordshire. The site preserves substantial remains of the monastic church and claustral buildings, including parts of the medieval stone foundations and wall work that attest to its former architectural significance. The abbey followed the austere Cistercian observance and functioned as a working religious community until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The surviving earthworks and stonework provide evidence of the abbey's layout and construction techniques typical of the later medieval period.

Tilty Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tilty Abbey?

Tilty Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located in Essex, founded in the twelfth century as a daughter house of Thame Abbey in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002164.

Who is responsible for protecting Tilty Abbey?

Tilty 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 1002164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tilty Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Easton motte castle (1.5 km), Site of Waltham Hall (4 km), Parsonage Farm moated site (4.3 km).

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