Kingswood Abbey, Cistercian abbey ruins in Wotton-under-Edge, England
The gatehouse of Kingswood Abbey stands as the remaining structure of the former monastery, displaying early 16th-century architectural features with decorative gables and carved mullions.
William of Berkeley established Kingswood Abbey in 1139 as a Cistercian monastery, which operated until its dissolution under Henry VIII's reign in 1538.
The monastery functioned as a significant religious center in Gloucestershire, managing eight granges and contributing to the regional wool trade during medieval times.
The Grade I listed gatehouse building receives protection and maintenance from English Heritage, allowing visitors to examine medieval ecclesiastical architecture.
The monks relocated multiple times between Hazleton, Tetbury, and Kingswood due to water shortages before settling permanently at Mireford near the current location.
Location: Kingswood
Inception: 16 century
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kingswood-abbey-gatehouse
GPS coordinates: 51.62640,-2.36667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:05
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