Survey Data
Reg No
11819038
Rating
National
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Abbey
In Use As
Graveyard/cemetery
Date
1680 - 1720
Coordinates
284702, 209301
Date Recorded
08/01/2003
Date Updated
--/--/--
Description
Remains of detached rubble stone Catholic church, c.1700, originally on a cruciform plan and possibly incorporating fabric of medieval abbey, pre-1496. In ruins, 1939-40. Now mostly collapsed. Graveyard to site with various cut-stone grave markers, c.1700-present, including medieval effigy, c.1500. Gateway, c.1700, to site comprising pair of rubble stone piers with iron gate.
Appraisal
This site is of considerable social and historical interest, attesting to the long-standing ecclesiastical presence in the locality. Originally founded as an abbey by Roland Eustace and Margaret D’Artois, pre-1496, the abbey and the subsequent Catholic church built on site are now in ruins with the remaining fabric having cut-stone memorials inserted. The attendant graveyard contains various cut-stone grave markers of many periods, which are of artistic interest, and a medieval effigy to site is of considerable archaeological importance. Sited at the end of a long avenue, the site is a subtle and picturesque feature in the locality.