Monument record MDO8236 - Bindon Abbey near Little Bindon, West Lulworth
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Summary
Bindon Abbey was founded in 1149, for Cistercian monks, by William de Glastonia on a site close to the present building at Little Bindon, being colonised from Forde Abbey. The community moved to the present site in 1172.
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Full Description
Bindon Abbey was founded in 1149, for Cistercian monks, by William de Glastonia on a site close to the present building at Little Bindon (SY 87 NW 1), being colonised from Forde Abbey (ST30NE15). The community moved to the present site (see SY88NE9) in 1172. <3-4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903 Dorset 58 NE/SE.
- <2> SWX947 Article in serial: Wheeler, Sir Mortimer. 1953. An Early Iron Age 'Beach-head' at Lulworth, Dorset. Vol 33. p1-13. X.
- <3> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 151-152.
- <4> SWX1201 Monograph: Knowles, D. 1982. Medieval Religious Houses in England and Wales. 116.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455101.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 83010 79860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 002 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 87 NW 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455101
Record last edited
Aug 8 2022 12:52PM