Tarrant Abbey, Medieval Cistercian nunnery ruins in Tarrant Crawford, England
The remains of Tarrant Abbey consist of buried foundations and a preserved medieval barn situated along the River Tarrant in Dorset.
Founded in 1186 by Ralph de Kahaines, the abbey developed into one of England's most prosperous nunneries before its dissolution in 1539.
St Mary's Church near the abbey site contains noteworthy 14th-century wall paintings depicting the life of St Margaret across fourteen panels.
The site includes a preserved tithe barn at Abbey Farm, which remains accessible through designated walking paths in the Dorset countryside.
Queen Joan, sister of Henry III, rests in the abbey graveyard, reportedly interred in a golden coffin following her death during a visit.
Location: Tarrant Crawford
Inception: 12 century
Part of: Tarrant Abbey, site of, and tithe barn at Abbey Farm
GPS coordinates: 50.83140,-2.12228
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:48
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