Revesby Abbey

Revesby Abbey is a monastery ruin in Lincolnshire that preserves the remains of a medieval Cistercian community. The site contains underground foundations and earth mounds that trace the original arrangement of the monastery buildings and church.

William de Roumare founded this monastery in 1143 as part of the expanding Cistercian movement. It closed during the 1530s-1540s when Henry VIII dissolved monasteries across England.

The Cistercian community that lived here managed farmland and held markets that drew people from the surrounding region. You can sense how this monastery shaped daily life and trade in medieval Lincolnshire.

The site is open and located in countryside, so wear sturdy shoes and bring weather protection when you visit. The remains are not marked or enclosed, so it helps to read about the building layouts in advance.

The monastery was unusually wealthy and generated substantial income that made it one of the richest institutions in the region. This financial power contributed to making it a valuable target during the dissolutions.