Notley Abbey, Grade I listed building in Long Crendon, England
The medieval stone structure features an L-shaped main residence with Tudor-style windows and preserved sections of the original cloister from the 12th century.
Founded between 1154 and 1164 by Walter Giffard and Ermengard, Notley Abbey became one of the largest Augustinian monasteries in the Oxford region.
Actors Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh owned the property from 1944 to 1960, hosting gatherings and maintaining the residence during their marriage.
The former monastery currently operates as a wedding venue, offering indoor and outdoor spaces within its preserved medieval architecture and gardens.
A stone coffin containing human remains was discovered northeast of the farm buildings, indicating the location of the former Chapter House.
Location: Long Crendon
Inception: 1162
Website: https://bijouweddingvenues.co.uk/venue/notley-abbey/
Website: https://bijouweddingvenues.co.uk/venue/notley-abbey
GPS coordinates: 51.77690,-0.96437
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:07
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