RUINS OF THE MONASTIC CHURCH AND EAST RANGE - List Entry

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Calder Abbey


Cumbria

  • Description

    "Ruins of the monastic church and east range. The south range is incorporated into the adjoining house which is listed separately. The Savignac Abbey was first established in 1135 as a daughter house of Furness. In 1137, following the start of permanent buildings, a raid by the Scots forced the monks to flee; on being refused admission to Furness, they moved eastwards and eventually founded Byland Abbey in Coxwold, Yorkshire. In 1137 Calder was re-established by monks from Furness, becoming a Cistercian Abbey in 1147; the surviving ruins date mainly from the second foundation but incorporate later alterations...."
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    Historic England
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    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1068638
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    Added by: Simon Cotterill
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