Abbeys and Priories in South-East England Gallery

Netley Abbey CC56_00897

NETLEY ABBEY, Netley, Hampshire. Ivy covering the abbey frames a window in the day room. Founded in the 13th century, Netley is the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England. Even in ruins, the abbey continued to be influential, inspiring Romantic writers and poets. It is now in the care of English Heritage. Photographed in 1890 by Henry Taunt

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Netley Abbey CC56_00871

NETLEY ABBEY, Hampshire. The arches of the Chapter House in this Cistercian abbey, which were designed to allow people outside the room to hear the discussions being held within. Photographed by Henry Taunt (active 1860 - 1922)

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Abbey, Arch, Medieval

Titchfield Abbey N990012

TITCHFIELD ABBEY, Hampshire. Exterior, south elevation. View towards the gatehouse. The ruins of a 13th century Premonstratensian abbey, later converted into a Tudor Mansion. The church was rebuilt as the grand turreted gatehouse

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Entrance, Tudor