Meaux Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Wawne, England
Meaux Abbey is a Cistercian monastery ruin in Wawne with visible stone foundations and earthworks marking the former complex. The site shows the outlines of multiple buildings arranged in a pattern typical of medieval monastic design.
The abbey was founded in 1151 by William le Gros, Earl of Albemarle, as a center for religious life and farming. It was dissolved in 1539, ending centuries of monastic presence in the area.
The site names and layout of the former buildings reflect the daily functions of the medieval community that lived here. Walking through the remains helps visitors imagine how monks spent their time working, worshipping, and living together in an organized way.
The site is accessible from the village of Wawne and has informational panels that explain the layout of the former buildings. Visit in dry weather when possible, as parts of the ground can be damp and sturdy shoes are advisable.
Stones from the demolished abbey were reused to build the defensive walls of nearby Kingston upon Hull. This means parts of the monastery are now incorporated into the structures of that historic city.
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