Netley Abbey, Netley, Hampshire

A plan drawing of the Cistercian abbey, made by H W Taunt in 1893. The abbey was founded in 1231 by Peter des Roches, bishop of Winchester, and belonged to the Premonstratensian order. The abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1537, and several of the monastic buildings were subsequently demolished. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Find out more.

Location

Hampshire Netley

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

map plan drawing abbey monastery dissolution church cistercian religion faith victorian (1837 - 1901) english heritage