Oulton Abbey, Benedictine abbey and Grade II* listed building in Staffordshire, England
The abbey complex includes a church designed by E.W. Pugin, with agricultural buildings and extensive grounds spread across the Staffordshire countryside.
Founded in Ghent, Belgium in 1624, the Benedictine community relocated to England in 1794 due to the French Revolution, settling at Oulton in 1853.
The monastic institution maintained a boarding school until 1969, after which the building transformed into a retreat center for spiritual gatherings.
The main building now functions as a care home with 49 beds, including a specialized dementia unit, while preserving its architectural heritage.
Former brewery owner John Joule purchased the property in 1832, during which time the building temporarily served as a private asylum.
Location: Staffordshire
GPS coordinates: 52.91740,-2.13740
Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:42
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