Cleeve Abbey Colour Handbook 2000
Cleeve Abbey Colour Handbook 2000 by Steve Harrison, published by English Heritage in 2000, offers a detailed exploration of Cleeve Abbey, a site founded in the late 12th century by William de Roure, Earl of Lincoln. This 36-page guidebook presents a comprehensive overview of the abbey’s significant historical transformations, from its origins as a Cistercian monastery to its eventual decline during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, and its later uses as a private residence and farm.
Readers will find a thorough tour of Cleeve Abbey, highlighting both its architectural features and the historical context of the monks who inhabited the site. The book delves into various aspects of the abbey’s history, emphasizing its religious significance and the evolution of its function over the centuries. With a focus on architecture and medieval history, this handbook serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the religious and cultural heritage of Great Britain and Europe.
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Founded in the late 12th century by William de Roure, Earl of Lincoln, Cleeve Abbey has undergone some substantial changes throughout its history; from a Cistercian monastery to its destruction during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, to its use as a private house having been sold off by Henry VIII and finally its function as a farm in the 17th century. This guidebook provides a tour of the abbey, both inside and out, and a history of its workings and the lives of the monks who once lived there.
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