This 12th-century Augustinian abbey is a stunning example of medieval architecture, boasting an impressive array of architectural styles, from Romanesque to Gothic. The abbey's tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by its picturesque setting amidst rolling hills and woodland. Visitors can explore the abbey's cloisters, chapter house, and refectory, as well as the impressive stained-glass windows and ornate stone carvings that adorn the walls. The abbey's history is brought to life through interactive exhibits and displays, showcasing the lives of the monks who once called this sacred place home.
Followed a bridle path which took me to the abbey and was confronted by an angry land owner who had no interest in being pleasant and telling me to get off his effing land. English Heritage !
Pointless, there is no parking anywhere near this site, no signage and the land its on is privately owned with no access! It would be better if English heritage took this off the website! Wasted journey very disappointed
English Heritage should really remove this site from their directory. You can't get anywhere near it, the best you can do is tramp through a farmers field for 15 mins to catch a tiny glimpse of what's left of the Abbey across a stream through some trees. Don't bother.
Visited via an EH Open Day 30 years ago. It was very well attended. Since then a guy must have bought the land and told everyone to clear off (judging from the reviews, and myself included). Time to compulsory purchase the land and develop as a tourist attraction?
Very difficult to get close to, due trespassing on farmers land!
The abbey is located on private land (check the website). It can be seen by leaving the bridle path or from the northern bridle path 80m away. Be aware I walked up to the buildings by the Abbey to ask to take photos and was confronted by a "gentleman" wearing full combat fatigues, dark glasses and face covered with a bandanna sporting a shotgun over his shoulder telling me quickly leave what he claimed was his property.
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Followed a bridle path which took me to the abbey and was confronted by an angry land owner who had no interest in being pleasant and telling me to get off his effing land. English Heritage !
Pointless, there is no parking anywhere near this site, no signage and the land its on is privately owned with no access! It would be better if English heritage took this off the website! Wasted journey very disappointed
English Heritage should really remove this site from their directory. You can't get anywhere near it, the best you can do is tramp through a farmers field for 15 mins to catch a tiny glimpse of what's left of the Abbey across a stream through some trees. Don't bother.
Visited via an EH Open Day 30 years ago. It was very well attended. Since then a guy must have bought the land and told everyone to clear off (judging from the reviews, and myself included). Time to compulsory purchase the land and develop as a tourist attraction?
Very difficult to get close to, due trespassing on farmers land!
The abbey is located on private land (check the website). It can be seen by leaving the bridle path or from the northern bridle path 80m away. Be aware I walked up to the buildings by the Abbey to ask to take photos and was confronted by a "gentleman" wearing full combat fatigues, dark glasses and face covered with a bandanna sporting a shotgun over his shoulder telling me quickly leave what he claimed was his property.
